Delhi air remains very poor as AQI hits 385, CPCB data show
Delhi air remains very poor as AQI hits 385, CPCB data show
Delhi's air quality stays in the very poor range, with AQI at 385 as CPCB reports multiple severe and very poor stations.
Delhi woke up to a stubbornly bad air day, with the overall Air Quality Index at 385, placing it in the very poor category. CPCB data from the Sameer app show 18 monitoring stations in the severe bracket and 20 others recording readings above 300.
To put the numbers in perspective, the CPCB uses a standard scale: 0-50 good, 51-100 satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor, and 401-500 severe.
The morning also carried a chilly edge: the minimum temperature was around 9°C, about 4.5 degrees below the season’s average, with humidity at 81% by 8:30 a.m. The IMD forecast indicates a mainly clear sky and a maximum around 27°C.
Pollution today is driven largely by PM10, with authorities identifying 62 hotspots in and around the city. Officials say gaps in sanitation systems and road conditions are contributing to the deteriorating AQI, underscoring the need for sustained cleanup measures.
With the forecast suggesting similar conditions in the coming days, residents are urged to limit outdoor activity, wear masks when stepping outside, and stay tuned to CPCB advisories.
Overall, Delhi’s air remains a reminder of the city’s ongoing struggle with pollution, even as weather windows offer brief respite.
Cover image source: Delhi's pollution driven largely by PM10, 62 hotspots identified: Sirsa 🔗
