Delhi Pollution: Air quality deteriorates further, AQI recorded at 303

Delhi | Wednesday | 19th December, 2018

Summary:

In the Anand Vihar area, the Air Quality Index (AQI) PM 2.5 was at 303 and PM 10 at 303, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). The region faced a major air quality crisis last year when severe pollution level forced the shutdown of schools and colleges. Delhi is reeling under the menace of air pollution for the past couple of years. These western disturbances influence may further deteriorate Delhi's air quality by introducing additional moisture and making the air heavy," the SAFAR said. AQI at Punjabi Bagh Delhi was recorded poor, PM 2.5 was at 263 while the PM 10 was at 188..