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Delhi AQI 366: Severe Haze Before Diwali
Delhi's air quality drops to 366 as 22 stations hit severe pollution levels ahead of Diwali.
In brief
Delhi's air quality drops to 366 as 22 stations hit severe pollution levels ahead of Diwali. Delhi recorded AQI 366 on Saturday morning, placing it in 'very poor' category with 22 stations in severe zone. Originally reported by Indiatoday.
Delhi AQI 366
Delhi recorded a citywide AQI of 366 on Saturday morning, placing it in the very poor category ahead of Diwali.
22 Stations Report Severe Pollution
22 monitoring stations recorded AQI levels above 400, with RK Puram at 442.
GRAP Stage III Activated
CAQM invoked GRAP Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali.
Construction Restrictions
Dust-generating construction and demolition activities banned across Delhi-NCR.
Vehicle Restrictions
BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles restricted in Delhi and NCR districts.
Hybrid Work and School Mode
Students up to Class V to attend classes in hybrid mode; offices may operate at 50% staff strength.
Health Impacts
Prolonged exposure to very poor air quality can cause respiratory illness and breathing discomfort.
In short
Delhi recorded AQI 366 on Saturday morning, placing it in 'very poor' category with 22 stations in severe zone.
