From Financialexpress · Sheenu Sharma · · 1m 20s
Delhi AQI Hits 384 on Diwali Morning
Delhi's air quality index reaches 384 on Diwali morning, signaling severe pollution risks.
In brief
Delhi's air quality index reaches 384 on Diwali morning, signaling severe pollution risks. Delhi's AQI hit 384 on Diwali morning, placing it in the 'very poor' category with NCR cities also experiencing unhealthy air. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Delhi AQI at 384
Delhi's average AQI rose to 384 on Sunday from 369 on Diwali eve, remaining close to the 400 mark that signals severe pollution.
NCR Cities Polluted
Noida recorded an AQI of 319, while Greater Noida stood at 285, Faridabad at 297 and Ghaziabad at 295, according to CPCB readings.
Severe Pollution Widespread
Around India Gate, the AQI was 398, while the area near AIIMS recorded 421, placing it in the 'severe' category.
Diwali Emissions Impact
The Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts air quality to remain in the 'severe' category on November 8 and 9, with fluctuations between 'severe' and 'very poor' over the next six days.
Stubble Burning Factor
Satellite data showed 589 residue-burning incidents across six states on Friday, with Punjab accounting for 357 of them.
AQI Categories Explained
Under CPCB classification, an AQI of 0, 50 is 'good,' 51, 100 'satisfactory,' 101, 200 'moderate,' 201, 300 'poor,' 301, 400 'very poor,' and 401, 500 'severe.'
The big picture
Delhi's AQI hit 384 on Diwali morning, placing it in the 'very poor' category with NCR cities also experiencing unhealthy air.
