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Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, AQI Hits 267 in 'Poor' Category

The air quality in Delhi has worsened, with the overall AQI rising to 267, placing it in the 'poor' category according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Data reveals severe pollution in several areas, with Narela, Wazirpur, and Bawana recording AQIs above 330, classified as 'very poor'. The India Meteorological Department reported a temperature of around 10.4°C with misty conditions and high humidity. While some areas like Lodhi Road reported better air quality, the widespread 'poor' to 'very poor' readings raise significant health concerns for residents.

Key Points: Delhi AQI Worsens to 267, Several Areas in 'Poor' Category

  • AQI rises to 267 in 'poor' category
  • Several areas like Narela record 'very poor' levels
  • CPCB data shows widespread pollution
  • Temperature recorded at 10.4°C with misty conditions
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Delhi air quality worsens, AQI hits 267 in 'poor' category

Delhi's air quality deteriorates as AQI hits 267. Key areas like Narela and Wazirpur record 'very poor' levels, raising health concerns.

"The air quality in the national capital deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index rising to 267 - Central Pollution Control Board"

New Delhi, February 10

The air quality in the national capital deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index rising to 267, placing it in the 'poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

A day earlier, the AQI was recorded at 206, also in the 'poor' category.

Several areas of Delhi are now witnessing a layer of smog, raising concerns among residents, especially those with respiratory issues.

According to CPCB data, AQI readings were 317 at Anand Vihar, 333 at Bawana, 280 at Chandni Chowk, 252 at Dwarka Sector 8, 192 at IGI Airport (T3), 277 at ITO, 344 at Narela, 277 at Punjabi Bagh, 296 at RK Puram, 339 at Wazirpur, and 335 at Rohini.

Areas around India Gate and Kartavya Path registered an AQI of 277, while AIIMS recorded 296. The AQI of Akshardham Temple reported 317, classified as 'very poor'.

According to AQI classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.

Meanwhile, the temperature in the capital was around 10.4°C, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

On Sunday, the national capital recorded a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius around 7 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Misty conditions prevailed, with humidity at 97 per cent and calm winds reported at 0 km/h.

Furthermore, a day earlier, Mundka recorded the AQI at 276, followed by Shadipur (282), Nehru Nagar (269), Rohini (255), Bawana (256), Jahangirpuri (252), Wazirpur (251), Ashok Vihar (243), Narela (229), Vivek Vihar (228), Pusa (227), Sirifort (224), and Chandani Chowk (192), according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

On the other hand, Sri Aurobindo Marg recorded the AQI at 129, with other areas including Lodhi Road (139), Major Dhyan Chand Stadium (144), Mandir Marg (148), IIT Delhi (149), Aya Nagar (165), and IGI Airport (177) reporting comparatively better air quality.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Look at the data - Narela at 344, Wazirpur at 339! These are 'very poor' levels. It's not just stubble burning from neighboring states, we need to look at local construction dust and vehicle emissions in Delhi-NCR itself. A comprehensive plan is needed.
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Rohit P
The contrast is telling. Lodhi Road at 139 and IGI Airport at 177 are in the 'moderate' category, while Anand Vihar is at 317. Shows how localized the problem can be. We need hyper-local solutions, not just city-wide odd-even schemes.
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Sarah B
I moved to Delhi for work from Canada last year. The air quality is the single biggest challenge. My company provides masks, but it's hard to explain to family back home why the sky is constantly grey. Hoping for cleaner days ahead.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the data is alarming, I feel the media focuses only on Delhi. Many tier 2 and 3 cities have AQI worse than this for most of the year but don't get this attention. The entire Indo-Gangetic plain needs a solution.
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Meera T
The calm winds (0 km/h) mentioned are a major culprit. No dispersal of pollutants. Combine that with winter moisture and you get this smog. It's a natural meteorological trap exacerbated by our pollution. Morning walks have become a health risk.

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