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Delhi Pollution: Air quality in national capital again recorded as 'severe'
The AQI at the Jahangirpuri and Dwarka sector 8 was recorded at 411 and 405 respectively, falling in the 'severe' category. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital dipped into the 'Severe' category in several areas, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
As per the official data, in Anand Vihar and Ashok Vihar, the air quality was recorded as 'severe' with AQI readings of 412 and 405, respectively at 6 am
Similarly, the AQI at the Jahangirpuri and Dwarka sector 8 was recorded at 411 and 405 respectively, falling in the 'severe' category.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that Grap-3 has been lifted in the national capital but the government is trying to ensure that Grap-1 and 2 are strictly implemented.
The air quality index from 0 to 100 is considered 'good', 100 to 200 'moderate', 200 to 300 'poor', 300 to 400 'very poor' and from 400 to 500 or above 'severe'. (with ANI inputs)