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Delhi's air quality deteriorates to ‘severe’ amid cold wave

A cloudy sky with light rain is expected later in the day, offering a ray of hope for some relief from the pollution
People wade through dense smog as air quality deteriorates in New Delhi. ANI

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The national capital continues to grapple with toxic air quality. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded was 410 at 6 am on Monday which falls in the 'severe' category.

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A thin layer of fog blanketed the city, reducing visibility, while the minimum temperature dropped to 9.2 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A cloudy sky with light rain is expected later in the day, offering a ray of hope for some relief from the pollution.

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Several areas in Delhi reported alarming AQI levels, including Wazirpur (464), Ashok Vihar (460), Mundka (446), Burari Crossing (445), and Anand Vihar (443). The air quality in Dwarka-Sector 8 (393) and Najafgarh (372) hovered just below the ‘severe' threshold.

On Sunday, PM2.5 levels (particulate matter), a major pollutant, remained dangerously high, with 37 out of 39 monitoring stations recording ‘severe plus' air quality.

Amid worsening pollution, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV measures have been enforced across the National Capital Region since December 16.

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