Air Quality  in Delhi remains “very poor”.

The air quality in Delhi-NCR is continuously deteriorating with Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 386 at 8 this evening. The air quality in the region remains in the very poor category.

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the AQI in some parts of the city reached severe levels, crossing the 400 mark. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 446, Alipur recorded 401, Burari recorded 413, New Moti Bagh 416, Punjabi Bagh 406 and Nehru Nagar 403.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that Delhi and NCR are likely to experience smog or mist during the night and morning hours tomorrow.

An air quality index between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, and 301 and 400 very poor. An AQI between 401 and 450 is considered severe