Delhi wakes up to hazy morning as AQI drops to 281, slight improvement from last week's severe levels
The Hindu
Delhi's air quality improves slightly, AQI drops from hazardous to unhealthy, as government implements measures to combat pollution.
The air quality in the national capital witnessed a slight improvement in comparison to last week, as the AQI dipped from hazardous to an unhealthy level on Monday (November 25, 2024) morning.
According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall AQI in Delhi was recorded at 281 as of 8 a.m. as a thin layer of haze covered parts of the city this morning.
The air quality index in the metropolitan city was reeling under the 'severe plus' category for 4-5 days in the past week.
Visuals show commuters making their way to work as a haze of smoke and fog engulfs the city.
People engaged in their routine morning walks, while others were seen jogging and exercising near Kartavya Path today morning.
Drone visuals from the area around Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) also showed haze filled atmosphere as the AQI remains in 'poor' category.
Likewise, the Akshardham Temple in the Pandav Nagar area of Delhi remained concealed in a thin layer of smog.
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