New Delhi, Jan 31 || The air quality in the national Capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 271 around 7 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Meanwhile, Delhi is likely to receive very light to light rainfall on January 31, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Yellow alert' for the city.
As per CPCB data, several monitoring stations across Delhi reported 'poor' to 'very poor' air quality levels. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 331, Bawana 262, Burari Crossing 251, Chandni Chowk 287, IGI Airport 242, IIT Delhi 259, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 309, Jahangirpuri 310, Mundka 332.
Air quality levels in the neighbouring areas of Noida also remained concerning. Sector 125 recorded an AQI of 323, Sector 62 stood at 185, Sector 1 at 305, and Sector 116 reported an AQI of 322.
According to the AQI classification, readings between 0 and 50 are considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.