NEW DELHI: The air quality in the Delhi deteriorated to the 'severe category' on Wednesday, transitioning from the 'very poor' category just a day earlier, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
At 7:00 am, CPCB data showed an AQI of 405 in Anand Vihar and 428 in Jahangirpuri. Similarly, the AQI at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium stood at 404 and at Dwarka Sector 8 at 403, all falling into the 'severe category'. On Tuesday morning, the AQI was recorded at 323 by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India).
Track the pollution level in your city The Air Quality Index delineates air quality status in easily comprehensible terms, converting intricate data on diverse pollutants into a singular numeric value (index value), terminology, and color. The AQI scale ranges from 0 to 500 or above, with 0-100 indicating good air quality, 100-200 as moderate, 200-300 as poor, 300-400 as very poor, and 400-500 or higher as severe.
Recently, following an amelioration in Delhi's air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked the restrictions imposed under GRAP 4. This move permitted the entry of trucks and buses (except for BS-3 and BS-4 petrol and diesel vehicles) into the city and lifted the ban on ongoing construction activities.
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