New Delhi, Jan 30 || Residents of Delhi woke up to a foggy Friday morning as dense mist, cloudy skies, and declining air quality continued to affect the national capital. Reduced visibility and cooler temperatures marked the start of the day, while pollution levels remained a matter of concern across several parts of the city amid changing weather conditions.
Air pollution largely stayed in the ‘poor’ category, although a few locations reported ‘moderate’ air quality. Despite persistent concerns, Delhi’s overall air quality showed slight improvement on Friday morning. According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 231 at 6.00 a.m., placing it in the ‘poor’ category. Recent spells of rainfall have contributed to marginally lowering pollution levels compared to earlier days.
Out of 39 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi, 13 stations recorded ‘moderate’ air quality, while 22 remained in the ‘poor’ range. However, certain areas continued to experience severe pollution. Jahangirpuri, RK Puram, Nehru Nagar, and Siri Fort recorded AQI levels above 300, categorising them under the ‘very poor’ bracket.