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Delhi Air Quality Rises to 229
Delhi's air quality worsens to 'poor' as 23 Indian cities report elevated pollution.
In brief
Delhi's air quality worsens to 'poor' as 23 Indian cities report elevated pollution. Delhi's AQI reached 229 on October 28, with 23 cities across India recording 'poor' air quality due to stubble burning and pollution controls. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Delhi Air Quality Update
Delhi's air quality worsened to 'poor' with an AQI of 229 on October 28.
23 Cities Report Poor Air Quality
The Central Pollution Control Board listed 23 of 265 cities in the 'poor' category.
Highest AQI in Bulletin
Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest AQI at 286, followed by Khora in Uttar Pradesh at 277.
NCR Cities Report Poor Air Quality
Noida recorded 246, Greater Noida 220, Ghaziabad 210 and Gurugram 203 in the 'poor' category.
Pollution Control Measures
Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan activated 25 measures including road sweeping and industrial inspections.
Stubble Burning Concerns
CAQM raised concerns over increasing paddy-stubble fires in Punjab's Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts.
Forecasted Improvement
The Ministry of Earth Sciences forecasts Delhi's air quality to improve to 'moderate' between October 29 and 31.
The big picture
Delhi's AQI reached 229 on October 28, with 23 cities across India recording 'poor' air quality due to stubble burning and pollution controls.
