A Thin Layer of Smog Engulfs Several Parts of the National Capital Delhi, with Air Quality Index (AQI) Remaining in the ‘Very Poor’ Category
On Sunday, several parts of the national capital Delhi experienced a thin layer of smog, and the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the ‘very poor’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 364 at 7 am in the morning. The AQI levels in many areas exceeded 350, leading to a severe health crisis for the residents.
The AQI was recorded at 352 in New Moti Bagh, 380 in RK Puram, 388 in Vivek Vihar, 385 in Dwarka Sector 8, and 330 in Lodhi Road, all of which fall in the ‘very poor’ category. On the other hand, the air quality in Nehru Nagar and Anand Vihar was in the ‘severe’ category, with AQI levels of 431 and 427 respectively.
Considering the rising air pollution, Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the deployment of 200 mobile anti-smog guns in the capital. These guns will operate in three shifts and help control dust pollution by spraying water across all assembly constituencies.
Rai emphasized that the Delhi government is actively monitoring the sources of pollution, including dust, vehicles, and biomass burning. He said, “Our teams on the ground are continuously working to target these three issues.”
Similarly, a thick layer of smog was also observed near Marine Drive in Mumbai, where the AQI was recorded at 208, which falls in the ‘poor’ category.
