Delhi Air Pollution Air Quality Index Today: Delhi’s air quality on Monday morning continues to be in the ‘very poor’ category, posing significant health risks to residents. As of 6:00 am, the city’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 264, which is 90 points lower than the previous day’s alarming level. However, certain areas continue to struggle. Areas including Anand Vihar and Akshardham Temple reporting AQI levels of 357, are still categorized into ‘very poor’ category.
The situation is exacerbated by toxic foam spotted on the Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj, highlighting the widespread environmental issues the city faces.
On Sunday, Delhi’s air quality worsened significantly due to calm winds that limited the dispersion of pollutants, causing the AQI to jump from 255 on Saturday to 355. While many parts of the city fell into the ‘very poor’ category, some neighborhoods, including Bawana, Burari, and Jahangirpuri, experienced ‘severe’ pollution levels.
The pollution crisis extends beyond the capital, with nearby regions like Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Noida also recording ‘very poor’ air quality, while Faridabad and Gurugram remained in the ‘poor’ range.
The AQI scale categorizes air quality from ‘good’ (0-50) to ‘severe’ (401-500). Looking ahead, the Air Quality Early Warning System warns that pollution levels may worsen further, potentially reaching a hazardous AQI of 400 by October 31, driven by anticipated adverse weather conditions.
As Delhi grapples with these ongoing challenges, the urgency for collective action and awareness grows ever more critical.