Delhi air quality improves but remains toxic

Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription PTI Delhi recorded a marginal improvement in air quality on Tuesday morning, although pollution levels continued to remain in the 'very poor' category. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 304 around 7:15 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, marking a decline from the peak recorded on Monday, a day after Diwali. Pusa and Chandni Chowk recorded the highest AQI of 395 each, followed by NSUT Jaffarpur at 382 and Commonwealth Sports Complex at 380, placing all four stations in the 'very poor' category. Meanwhile, the Delhi government's AQI portal recorded an AQI of 307 at 7:15 am. Read more: Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express to pass through the Western Ghats and coastal tourist destinations such as Gokarna and Udupi; check route details and scenic spots along the 13-hour journey With Stage III measures in force following the CAQM's decision, existing restrictions will continue alongside additional pollution-control measures, increased enforcement and directions to concerned agencies to prevent further deterioration in air quality. The emergency action plan applies across Delhi and adjoining districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is invoked as a precautionary measure based on meteorological and pollution forecasts provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), allowing restrictions to be implemented before citywide AQI levels reach the 'severe' category. Live Events GRAP is a four-stage emergency framework managed by the CAQM in coordination with the CPCB and regional state governments. Restrictions become progressively stricter as air quality deteriorates. Delhi AQI today: Top 10 stations with worst AQI S.No. Monitoring Station AQI Prominent Pollutant 1 Pusa, Delhi - IITM 395 PM2.5 2 Chandni Chowk, Delhi - IITM 395 PM2.5 3 NSUT Jaffarpur, Delhi - DPCC 382 PM2.5 4 Commonwealth Sports Complex, Delhi - DPCC 380 PM2.5 5 Talkatora Garden, Delhi - DPCC 372 PM2.5 6 North Campus, DU, Delhi - IITM 372 PM2.5 7 Sirifort, Delhi - CPCB 371 PM2.5 8 CRRI Mathura Road, Delhi - IITM 369 PM2.5 9 JNU, Delhi - DPCC 369 PM2.5 10 IIT Delhi, Delhi - IITM 364 PM10 Delhi airport issues advisory In a post on X, the Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory, saying that Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. "All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," the statement read. Delhi chokes after Diwali A dense blanket of smog enveloped several parts of north India on Monday, a day after Diwali celebrations, as firecracker bursting continued beyond the permitted hours in several areas, contributing to a sharp deterioration in air quality. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh recorded AQI levels above 350, placing air quality across these regions in the 'very poor' category. Also Read: 'Data eclipse': Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali night On Sunday, Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average AQI at 376. The next morning, the AQI dropped marginally to 371, according to the CPCB. The overall AQI stood at 371 on Monday till 10 am, the highest for a post-Diwali day since 2021. Of the 51 monitoring stations that recorded data, 14 were in the 'severe' category, four in the 'poor' category and the remaining 33 in the 'very poor' category. Delhi Technological University (DTU) recorded the worst reading of 439. Earlier in the morning, the overall AQI was 370 at 8 am. According to CPCB data, Delhi's AQI was 376 on Diwali, the highest recorded on the festival day since 2021, when it was 382. Also Read: Mumbai bans sky rockets, aerial fireworks till November 25 after fire incidents However, according to real-time readings on AQI.in, Delhi's air quality climbed to 2,283 after Diwali. Six other Indian cities also recorded AQI levels above 1,000 at 9 pm on Sunday, according to the platform. Delhi weather today: Check IMD forecast Delhi is likely to experience moderate fog during the morning hours over the next six days, from November 10 to 15. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), maximum temperatures are expected to range between 28°C and 29°C, while minimum temperatures will remain between 15°C and 16°C. No weather warnings have been issued for the period. Day-wise forecast: November 10: Maximum temperature of 28°C and minimum of 15°C, with moderate fog. November 11: Temperatures are expected to range between 15°C and 28°C, with moderate fog. November 12: Maximum temperature of 28°C and minimum of 16°C, with moderate fog. November 13: Temperatures may range between 16°C and 29°C, with moderate fog. November 14: Maximum temperature of 29°C and minimum of 16°C, with moderate fog. November 15: Temperatures are expected to range between 15°C and 29°C, with moderate fog. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! 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