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Delhi's Air Quality Stays 'Poor' with AQI at 209, Smog Concerns Rise

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 209 on Thursday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Several areas, including Mundka, Bawana, and Wazirpur, recorded significantly higher AQI levels, with some falling into the 'very poor' classification. The city experienced smog a day earlier, causing concern among residents. Meanwhile, weather conditions included a temperature of 13.6 degrees Celsius and 88 percent humidity.

Key Points: Delhi Air Quality 'Poor', AQI at 209 | CPCB Data

  • AQI at 209 in 'poor' range
  • Multiple areas report 'very poor' AQI
  • Temperature at 13.6°C with 88% humidity
  • Smog raised concerns among residents
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Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', AQI at 209

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 209. CPCB data shows high pollution levels across multiple areas, with some reporting 'very poor' conditions.

"The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category - Central Pollution Control Board"

New Delhi, February 12

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 209 around 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

A day earlier, the AQI was 294, classified as 'poor'. On Tuesday, it stood at 267 at 7 am, according to CPCB.

Meanwhile, the national capital recorded a temperature of 13.6 degrees Celsius around 7 am, with humidity at 88 per cent, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Mundka recorded the AQI at 275, followed by Shadipur (236), Nehru Nagar (249), Rohini (238), Bawana (263), Jahangirpuri (246), Wazirpur (259), Ashok Vihar (229), Narela (240), Vivek Vihar (228), Pusa (257), Sirifort (277), and Chandani Chowk (167), according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Sri Aurobindo Marg recorded the AQI at 159, with other areas including Lodhi Road (164), Major Dhyan Chand Stadium (186), Mandir Marg (166), IIT Delhi (158), Aya Nagar (168), and IGI Airport (165) reporting comparatively better air quality.

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'.

A day earlier, several areas of the city experienced smog, raising concerns among residents.

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'.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Living in Rohini, the AQI here is a nightmare. 339 is mentioned in the data! My eyes are constantly burning, and we're running air purifiers 24/7. It feels like we are living in a gas chamber. When will our leaders prioritize citizens' health over everything else?
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David E
Visiting Delhi for work from London. The smog is unreal. Can't even see buildings clearly from my hotel near Connaught Place. I appreciate the data being published, but it's shocking to see numbers this high. Stay safe, everyone. Mask up!
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Aman W
Look at the data for Sri Aurobindo Marg and Lodhi Road. They are comparatively better because of the trees! We need more such green lungs in the city. BBMP in Bangalore should also take note before we reach Delhi's levels.
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Sarah B
As an expat living here, it's concerning. We follow the AQI daily like a weather report. The schools have air purifiers, but what about the millions who can't afford them? This is a serious public health crisis that needs urgent, equitable solutions.
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Karthik V
While the situation is bad, I must respectfully point out that the article and our reaction often focus only on Delhi. Many cities in North India—Ghaziabad, Noida, Lucknow—have it worse. We need a regional plan, not just a capital-centric one. The entire Indo-Gangetic plain is suffering.

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