Improvement in Delhi's Air Quality: AQI Drops to 316

Air Quality Update in Delhi

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), there was a slight improvement in air quality in the national capital on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 316 at 8 AM. This is an improvement from Sunday’s AQI of 366. The AQI for Lodhi Road reached 312, categorizing it as "very poor," while areas around ITO reported an AQI of 160, which falls under the "moderate" category.

On the previous day, Lodhi Road had an AQI of 364, and ITO recorded 312. Akshardham's AQI was noted at 347, while the vicinity of AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital had an AQI of 215, classified as "very poor" and "poor" respectively. The AQI in the Rajpath area was measured at 307, also in the "very poor" category. To combat rising pollution levels, water sprinkling devices have been installed on trucks throughout Delhi.

Concerns from Visitors and Residents

A foreign visitor named Shane, who traveled to India, expressed his concerns to a news agency, stating, "The conditions are very bad. I came by bus from Agra, and as I got closer to Delhi, the smog became denser. You could clearly see the difference. The situation worsened as I approached Delhi, to the point where I could barely see the sun..." Meanwhile, local resident Saif reported experiencing difficulty in breathing and irritation in his eyes.