Delhi's Air Quality Dips Again: An Urgent Call for Action

Delhi's air quality remained poor with an AQI of 259. Some areas worsened to 'very poor,' with several locations recording levels above 300. The AQI ranges from 0 to 500, with higher values posing significant health risks to the general population.

On Tuesday, the air quality in Delhi held steady in the 'poor' category, as recorded by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which logged an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 259 at around 8 am. This reflects a slight deterioration from the previous day's reading of 214.

Data from various monitoring stations across the capital revealed troubling pollution levels. Many areas saw their AQI levels plunge deeper into 'very poor' territory. Mundka recorded a concerning AQI of 328, while Anand Vihar and Bawana reported 319 and 321, respectively. Other regions, including Rohini and Jahangirpuri, showed similarly alarming figures, crossing 330.

The CPCB categorizes AQI readings from 0 to 500 to indicate the level of air pollution and associated health risks. While an AQI up to 100 is deemed satisfactory, levels above 200 can cause distress, particularly to sensitive groups. Values surpassing 300 pose a public health threat, risking respiratory issues even for healthy individuals.