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Delhi Air Quality Improves Slightly to 'Poor' AQI 275, Smog Persists

Delhi's air quality showed a marginal improvement on Thursday morning, with the overall AQI recorded at 275, placing it in the 'poor' category. However, several key areas including Anand Vihar, Dwarka, and RK Puram remained in the 'very poor' category. The India Meteorological Department had issued a yellow alert, warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds which could affect air quality. Despite light rain in some parts, a layer of smog continued to linger over the capital.

Key Points: Delhi AQI at 275, Remains in 'Poor' Category

  • Marginal AQI improvement to 275
  • Several areas still in 'very poor' category
  • IMD issued yellow alert for thunderstorms
  • Aya Nagar and Chandni Chowk relatively better
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Delhi's air quality improves marginally, AQI at 275 in 'poor' category

Delhi's air quality marginally improved to an AQI of 275 but stays 'poor'. Several areas like Anand Vihar recorded 'very poor' levels as smog persists.

"a thin layer of smog persists in parts of the city, and overall air quality remains poor - CPCB data report"

New Delhi, February 5

The national capital saw a little improvement in air quality on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index at around 7 am recorded at 275. However, it remained in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

Air quality improved compared to Wednesday, when the AQI was over 312. Despite this improvement, a thin layer of smog persists in parts of the city, and overall air quality remains poor.

According to CPCB data, several areas in the capital recorded the 'very poor' air quality, including Anand Vihar (332), Bawana (306), Ashok Vihar (320), Dwarka Sector 8 (328), RK Puram (314), Rohini (322) and Patparganj (307).

However, some areas of the city had better air quality than others. For instance, Aya Nagar recorded an AQI of 214, Chandni Chowk (218), and Sonia Vihar (299) experienced improved air quality, though the levels still fell within the 'poor' category.

Further, DTU also recorded poor air quality, with an AQI of 264. Mandir Marg (214), Najafgarh (258), and CRRI Mathura Road (226) also recorded similar results, entering the 'poor' category.

Nerala recorded an air quality index of 195, placing it in the 'moderate' category, according to CPCB data.

As per 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'.

Earlier on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the national capital, warning that isolated areas may experience thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph. Similar conditions are expected across neighbouring Haryana and Chandigarh.

The IMD stated that the rainfall signalled the beginning of an active weather phase, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and hail likely to affect several states during the day. Light rain lashed several parts of the city and adjoining NCR areas in the early morning hours.

- ANI

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Arjun K
The marginal dip is probably just because of the light rain mentioned. Once it stops, we'll be back to 300+ in no time. We need a proper, year-round policy, not just emergency measures when it hits "severe".
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Rohit P
Look at the data - Anand Vihar at 332! I live near there and my eyes burn every morning. It's good that Nerala is in 'moderate', but for most of us, it's just another day of hazardous air. Stay safe everyone, wear your masks.
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Sarah B
I moved to Delhi for work last year from Canada. The AQI numbers still shock me. Back home, a reading of 150 would cause major concern. Here, 275 is seen as an "improvement". It puts things in perspective.
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Vikram M
The government's GRAP measures seem to only kick in when it's a disaster. Why wait? We know the sources - stubble, vehicles, dust, industry. A proactive approach is needed, not reactive. Our health is not a seasonal issue.
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Kavya N
At least Chandni Chowk is somewhat better at 218. But it's still not good. As a lifelong Delhiite, I miss seeing clear blue winter skies. Now it's just a grey blanket from October to February. Feeling helpless.

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