The overall AQI of Delhi has significantly improved from the level of 291 (upper-end of 'Poor' category) observed on February 26, 2023, to 260 ('Poor' category) observed on February 27, 2023, to 218 (lower-end of 'Poor' category) observed on February 28, 2023, to 178 ('Moderate' category) re
Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 201, which is the 'poor' range, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi is expected to remain in the 'poor' category and Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) shall remain in force.
The air quality in the national capital improved and was in the 'moderate' category on Sunday morning after remaining in the 'poor' category for two consecutive days.
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor category' for the second consecutive day on Saturday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 204, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
The AQI in the Delhi University area was 389, while in IIT Delhi area it was recorded at 382. In the Airport (T3) area, the quality of air was recorded at 387.
Even though the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated, the sub-committee for invoking actions under GRAP of CAQM decided that there is no need for invoking the stage III of GRAP at this moment, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed
The AQI of Maharashtra's Capital was measured at 245 on Sunday morning. The Mazegaon area of Mumbai recorded 'very poor' at AQI 313, whereas the AQI of Colaba was recorded at 280 (Poor)
There was a slight improvement in the air quality in the national capital on Thursday, with the overall air quality index (AQI) in the 'very poor' category at 312.
According to VK Soni, Scientist of the Indian Metrological Department (IMD), from Tuesday evening, following the temporary ban on plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers by the Delhi government, the air quality is expected to improve.
Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) suddenly and unexpectedly spiked and clocked 400 on Friday, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.