Delhi's air quality remains in ‘very poor' category

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 313 on Monday at 6 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for dense fog in the national capital, warning of possible disruptions due to reduced visibility. Weather conditions are expected to remain cloudy with light rain or drizzle in the coming days.

Over the past few days, the AQI levels have sharply risen, signalling a worsening trend. This increase in pollution is attributed to a combination of unfavourable meteorological conditions that have compounded the situation.

As of Monday morning, various areas in Delhi reported alarming AQI readings. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 357, while Ashok Vihar stood at 335. Other areas such as Jahangirpuri, Punjabi Bagh, Patparganj and Wazirpur also experienced AQI levels in the range of 322 to 347.

Meanwhile, Vivek Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 359, indicating the severity of the air pollution across the capital. Other locations like RK Puram, Chandni Chowk and Najafgarh also reported AQI figures above 300, placing them firmly in the ‘very poor' category.