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Delhi Air Quality 'Poor', Anand Vihar AQI Hits 342 in 'Very Poor' Zone

Delhi's overall air quality remained in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 237 on Wednesday morning. The situation was worse in Anand Vihar, where the AQI deteriorated to 342, placing it in the 'very poor' category according to CPCB data. The CPCB's health impact scale indicates such levels can cause respiratory illness with prolonged exposure. Hourly data showed pollution levels remained consistently high through the early morning, posing significant health risks.

Key Points: Delhi Air Quality Poor, Anand Vihar AQI 342 - Health Alert

  • Anand Vihar AQI hits 342
  • Overall Delhi AQI at 237
  • Nitrogen Dioxide levels peaked
  • CPCB issues health scale
  • Prolonged exposure risks illness
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category; Anand Vihar AQI hits 342

Delhi's air quality remains poor with Anand Vihar AQI hitting 342. CPCB data shows very poor air posing respiratory risks. Learn the AQI categories.

"An AQI between 301-400 can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. - Central Pollution Control Board"

New Delhi, February 25

The national capital on Wednesday morning continued to breathe "poor" air as the overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 237, according to the latest data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

The air quality in East Delhi's Anand Vihar area deteriorated to the "very poor" category on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 342 at 8:00 AM, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

According to the CPCB's health impact scale, an AQI between 301-400 can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. The data indicates that Nitrogen Dioxide levels also peaked at 143 on Tuesday night, further complicating the atmospheric mix before settling slightly to 95 by 8:00 AM on Wednesday.

Hourly data suggested that pollution levels remained consistently high through the early hours of Wednesday, also staying in the 330-350 range, posing significant respiratory risks to residents.

According to CPCB, the AQI, which ranges from 0 to 500, is divided into six categories, each reflecting the level of pollution and associated health risks. An AQI between 0 and 50 is classified as "Good", indicating minimal or no health impact. AQI levels from 51 to 100 fall into the "Satisfactory" category, where air quality remains acceptable, though sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues may experience slight discomfort.

The "Moderate" category, ranging from 101 to 200, indicates rising pollution levels that can trigger respiratory difficulties for people with asthma, lung conditions, or heart disease.

An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered "Poor", a range in which prolonged exposure can cause breathing discomfort to most people, not just those with pre-existing health issues.

Levels between 301 and 400 are marked as "Very Poor", posing a risk of respiratory illnesses even to healthy individuals when exposure continues for long periods. The most hazardous category, "Severe," includes AQI values from 401 to 500. At this stage, air quality becomes dangerous for everyone.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Living in Anand Vihar is a nightmare right now. You can literally see the haze in the morning. Construction dust from all the new projects, vehicle pollution... it's a perfect storm. We need stricter enforcement on waste burning and dust control at sites.
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Aman W
While the situation is bad, let's not just blame the government. What are we doing? Still using plastic, not carpooling, bursting crackers... change has to start at home too. Be the change you want to see, yaar.
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Sarah B
As an expat living here, the AQI numbers are terrifying. Back home, an AQI of 150 would cause alerts. Here, 342 is just another "poor" day. The long-term health impact on children growing up here must be studied seriously.
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Vikram M
The data shows NO2 is high. This points directly to vehicles. We need faster adoption of electric vehicles and better public transport. The Metro is great, but last-mile connectivity is still a problem forcing people to use cars/bikes.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think the media coverage is sometimes alarmist. Yes, it's a problem, but people have lived in Delhi for generations. We need practical, phased solutions focusing on industry and power plants, not just scaring citizens.
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