Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ as Thick Fog Engulfs City

The national capital continued to grapple with ‘very poor’ air quality on Tuesday, as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 356 in the RK Puram area and 365 in Anand Vihar at 8 am. The iconic India Gate was shrouded in thick fog, significantly reducing visibility.

Data from the CPCB revealed that ITO’s AQI also fell within the ‘Very Poor’ category, recording 335 on Tuesday morning. The Ashok Vihar area reported an AQI of 298 at 8 am, a slight decrease from the previous day’s 365. Narela witnessed a decline from ‘poor’ (300) on Monday to ‘very poor’ (339) on Tuesday.

The overall air quality index in the national capital was categorized as ‘very poor’ on Monday, continuing the trend from the previous days. The city has been grappling with deteriorating air quality, ranging from ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’ over the last few weeks.

Foggy conditions persisted, with images showing a dense layer of fog enveloping India Gate. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted clear skies with shallow to moderate fog in the morning until December 11. The air quality index scale, ranging from 0 to 500, deems values from 300 to 400 as ‘very poor’ and anything above 400 as ‘severe.’

As Delhiites continue to grapple with the challenging air quality, concerns about public health and environmental impact remain at the forefront. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation while residents are advised to take precautions to minimize exposure to polluted air.