New Delhi, Dec 7: Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday, with the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 303 at 9 a.m., placing it in the “very poor” category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Though marginally better than readings recorded in recent weeks, several parts of the national capital remained covered in dense, toxic haze. Localities such as Anand Vihar and ITO reported heavy smog in the early hours, with visibility considerably reduced. CPCB data showed many monitoring stations across the city falling into the “very poor” bracket.
Key stations including Ashok Vihar (322), Bawana (352), Burari (318), Chandni Chowk (307), and Dwarka (307) all reported “very poor” air quality, underlining the widespread nature of pollution across Delhi.
As per AQI classification, a score of 0–50 is ‘good’, 51–100 ‘satisfactory’, 101–200 ‘moderate’, 201–300 ‘poor’, 301–400 ‘very poor’, and 401–500 ‘severe’. The index, which ranges from 0 to 500, is divided into six categories corresponding to pollution levels and related health risks.
(With agency inputs)
