Summary:
Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) continued to reel under the hazards of air pollution as the air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'severe' category third day in a row. The Centre-run air quality monitor suggested that both PM10 and PM2.5 pollutants remained in the 'severe' category in Delhi as well. While the PM10 pollutants were recorded at 436, the PM2.5 pollutants were recorded at 278. As for the AQI in different areas of Delhi, PM10 pollutants and PM2.5 pollutants at Mathura road were both at a 'severe' 494 and 481 respectively. Also read Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsalsPeople in Noida also suffered because of poor air quality..