Delhi’s air quality improves slightly to AQI 393, remains ‘very poor’

Air quality in the National Capital remains categorized as ‘very poor,’ registering an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 393.

According to official data recorded at 7:00 am on Sunday, Anand Vihar reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 433, and Ashok Vihar recorded 434. Additionally, Bawana’s AQI stood at 437, while Jahangirpuri registered a severe AQI of 450. In Delhi, the AQI at ITO was measured at 382, classified as ‘very poor,’ and the IGI airport recorded an AQI of 360, also falling into the ‘very poor’ category.

After a notable improvement in the overall AQI in the national capital last week, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) lifted restrictions imposed under GRAP 4. This included allowing the entry of trucks and buses (except for BS-3 and BS-4 petrol and diesel vehicles) into the city and removing the ban on ongoing construction activities.

On speaking to NewsX, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, ‘In the last two days, the AQI has been in the ‘Severe’ category. Parali burning and a few local factors are contributing to Delhi’s poor air quality. There is no chance that the AQI will reach to the ‘Severe Plus’ category. ‘

‘We are predicting a rainfall. If we receive rainfall, we can expect an improvement in the AQI. GRAP 3 will be continued and no relief will be given to it,’ Gopal Rai added.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) scale ranges from 0 to 100, categorized as ‘good,’ 100 to 200 as ‘moderate,’ 200 to 300 as ‘poor,’ 300 to 400 as ‘very poor,’ and 400 to 500 or above as ‘severe.’

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