New Delhi, Feb 5 || Delhiites began Thursday morning with air quality in the ‘poor’ category, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a clear sky along with shallow fog.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national Capital’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 279 at 6:00 am. The reading showed a noticeable improvement from Wednesday, when the city’s air quality was recorded in the ‘very poor’ range with an average AQI of 339.
Among the various monitoring locations, Lodhi Road, Narela and Dilshad Garden registered the best air quality levels on Thursday. These stations recorded AQI readings in the ‘moderate’ category. Data from 39 monitoring stations across Delhi showed that 18 stations remained in the ‘very poor’ range, while the rest reported ‘poor’ air quality.
Several parts of the city continued to experience ‘very poor’ pollution levels. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 332, Bawana stood at 306, and Ashok Vihar registered 320. Other areas with similarly high pollution levels included Dwarka Sector 8 (328), RK Puram (314), Rohini (322) and Patparganj (307), according to CPCB data.