Delhi’s Air Quality Index drops to ‘very poor’
The Hindu
Air Quality Index at 307, Anand Vihar worst hit at 361, smog envelops city, temperatures settle above average.
A layer of smog enveloped several parts of the city on Monday (October 21, 2024) as the air quality index slipped into the very poor category for the first time in the season.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 307 at 9 a.m. with Anand Vihar remaining the worst hit with a reading of 361, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 moderate, 201 to 300 poor, 301 to 400 very poor, and 401 to 500 severe.
The minimum temperature settled at 20.4° Celsius, two notches above the season's average.
The maximum temperature is expected to touch 35.8° Celsius.
At 8:30 a.m., humidity levels were recorded at 86%.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discusses 'Brand Bharat' as a statement of authenticity and comfort in one's own identity.
Christian Medical College organizes inter school quiz competition on cardiology to increase heart disease awareness among students.
Kozhikode School Arts Festival ends with City sub-district leading, featuring 12,000 students in 300 events across 20 venues.
Missionaries from USA, France, and Europe aided in the growth of Madras Presidency, benefiting Tamil Nadu in healthcare and education.
Chennai Metro Rail's TBM Kalvarayan to breakthrough at Perambur in January, connecting Ayanavaram in Phase II project.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Agro Food Trade Centre sign MoU to address farmers' challenges, introduce eSHED platform.
Jharkhand Assembly election results show BJP's "Bangladeshi infiltration" rhetoric failed, with NDA losing ST seats and INDIA bloc gaining.
JMM-led alliance retains Jharkhand Assembly with highest vote share, defeating BJP in a humiliating defeat.
Greater Chennai Corporation celebrates World Heritage Week with guided heritage walk at Ripon Buildings, educating residents on city's history.
MVA critiques BJP-led Mahayuti alliance after unexpected Maharashtra Assembly election results, questioning voter support and electoral integrity.
Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra Assembly election with BJP as largest party, MVA routed, no Leader of Opposition expected.