Delhi breathes easier as AQI in 'poor' category for third consecutive day

Delhi residents received a respite from toxic pollution levels for the third consecutive day as the city's AQI remained in the very "poor" category on Tuesday, recording a reading of 268. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 268 at 4 pm,

Smog enveloped many areas of Delhi on Tuesday, with the air quality index (AQI) staying in the 'poor' category. Several locations showed reduced visibility due to the smog. The Supreme Court refused to relax anti-pollution measures and emphasized better coordination among authorities.

The improvement in air quality to consistent dry northwesterly winds blowing at around 8 km/h since Saturday has strengthened overnight, reaching up to 15 km/h on Sunday, dispersed pollutants.

The national capital persisted in experiencing harmful air, with the poor Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi designated as 'poor' on Tuesday. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI for Delhi-NCR reached 274 points by 7:30 a.

Delhi residents continued to breathe toxic air on Tuesday, December 3, as the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category. The Centra

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However, the city’s air quality remains suboptimal, as an AQI between 201 and 300 is still considered harmful to sensitive groups. The absence of dense fog has allowed sunlight to reach the surface, aiding the scattering of pollutants as the mixing height stayed relatively high.