are banks closed today6:14 PM IST
Delhi AQI slightly improves but remains ‘very poor’, Noida hits ‘severe’ crosses 415 mark — Check key updates inside
Written By Akanksha
Published: | Updated:
Delhi is covered with a dense layer of poisonous smog, which caused the air quality to drop back into the 'very poor' category even though GRAP-III measures were still being implemented in the entire National Capital Region (NCR).
&format=webp&quality=medium)
Air quality around major hospitals also remained troubling. Image Source: ANI
A thick layer of toxic smog blanketed Delhi on Tuesday morning, pushing air quality back into the ‘very poor’ category even as GRAP-III measures remain in force across the National Capital Region (NCR).
At 7 am, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 363, showing little improvement despite ongoing restrictions aimed at curbing pollution.
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken action to cut down the pollution exposure of the office workers. In a major step, both government and private offices in the capital will now operate at only 50 per cent capacity, with the remaining employees instructed to work from home.
Add Zee Business as a Preferred Source
The main purpose of this action is to control the open-air activities and lessen the number of vehicles on the road, which is one of the major contributors to the deteriorating air quality in the city.
Pollution level spike across key monitoring stations
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), many neighbourhoods reported alarming pollution levels early in the day. Here are some regions of Delhi-NCR which are facing very poor and severe AQI, people are advised to take precautions and follow government guidelines.
Delhi
- Anand Vihar: 398 (leaning towards severe)
- Jahangirpuri: 397 (leaning towards severe)
- Wazirpur: 395 (leaning towards severe)
- Mundka: 391
- Bawana: 391
- RK Puram: 385
- Ashok Vihar: 383
- Burari Crossing: 381
- ITO: 374
- Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range: 372
- CRRI Mathura Road: 362
- Alipur: 361
- Chandni Chowk: 359
- Pusa: 356
- Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium: 324
Delhi has a better air quality today but still in very poor category. Whereas, Noida AQI crossed 400 mark, remaining in severe category which is unhealthy for residents.
Read Also: Do’s and don’ts amid rising AQI levels across Delhi-NCR: Key takeaways from latest health advisory
Noida
- Sector-125: 416
- Sector-62: 349
- Sector-116: 414
- Sector-1: 361
Ghaziabad
- Loni: 323
- Sanjay Nagar: 341
- Indirapuram: 408
- Vasundhara: 372
Air quality around major hospitals also remained troubling. Visuals from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital showed low visibility as the AQI hovered around 323, categorised as ‘very poor’.
How AQI is categorised?
As per AQI standards,
0–50: 'good'
51–100: 'satisfactory'
101–200: 'moderate'
201–300: 'poor'
301–400: 'very poor'
401–500: 'severe'
Delhi pollution protest at India Gate
Amid worsening air quality, public frustration has intensified. On Sunday, a group of people gathered at India Gate to protest rising pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.
Police later dispersed the crowd, citing unlawful assembly. A similar protest had taken place on November 9, where citizens demanded stronger policies to fight the persistent smog crisis.
22 protesters arrested in Delhi pollution protest at India Gate
Tensions escalated further on Sunday when clashes broke out between protestors and Delhi Police.
Authorities said 22 people were arrested for blocking a road at the C-Hexagon stretch, obstructing police personnel and allegedly using pepper spray/chilli spray during the confrontation.
Delhi Police confirmed that FIRs have been registered at two police stations over the incident.
The charges include obstructing public servants from discharging duties and causing disturbance at a high-security zone.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6