POLLUTION

Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' With AQI of 316; Improvement Unlikely on Friday

File photo.(Sunil Kataria/BCCL Delhi) — Representational Image
(Sunil Kataria/BCCL Delhi)

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Thursday as the national capital's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 316.

According to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the concentration of (Particulate Matters) PM10 and PM2.5 was recorded as 219 and 316, respectively, in Delhi.

At Pusa, the AQI was 318, while PM10 was 199. At Lodhi Road, the AQI was 309, and PM10 levels stood at 193. The AQI in Mathura Road was 336, with the PM10 concentration at 268.

Meanwhile, the AQI in Delhi's neighbouring Noida and Gurugram stood at 339 and 310, respectively, also under the 'very poor' category.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good'; 51 and 100 'satisfactory'; 101 and 200 'moderate'; 201 and 300 'poor'; 301 and 400 'very poor'; and 401 and 500 'severe'.

According to the SAFAR forecast, Delhi's air quality will continue under the 'very poor' category until Friday, October 28.

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