New Delhi, Feb 6 || Air quality in the national capital showed marginal improvement on Friday morning, though pollution levels continued to remain a concern. According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 226 at 8 a.m., placing it in the ‘poor’ category.
This marked a slight improvement from Thursday’s AQI reading of 241.
Despite the minor dip in pollution levels, several parts of the city continued to experience poor air quality, with a thin blanket of fog covering many areas during the early morning hours. Visibility was reduced in several localities, adding to commuting challenges for residents.
CPCB monitoring stations reported varying AQI levels across different regions of the national capital. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 261, while Bawana stood at 266. Jahangirpuri reported 278, and Pusa emerged as one of the most polluted areas with an AQI of 290.