Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category on October 20
The Hindu
Air quality in Delhi remains 'poor' with AQI at 265, severe pollution levels in some areas, and toxic foam in Yamuna River.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category in the national capital on Sunday (October 20, 2024).
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the 24-hour average AQI at 9 a.m. in Delhi was recorded at 265.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of 20.0 degrees Celsius. “Meanwhile, the humidity level stood at 91% at 8.30 am,” the IMD stated.
A layer of fog has engulfed parts of the national capital as air pollution continues to rise.
The weather department has predicted a clear sky for the day, and the maximum temperature is expected to be 36.0 degrees Celsius.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
The AQI in the Anand Vihar area of Delhi dropped to 454 at 8:30 a.m., placing it in the ‘Severe’ category.
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