The national capital's air quality on Thursday was in the severe category while the minimum temperature was 5 degrees Celsius, around three notches below normal. (Pics/PTI and AFP)
Updated On: 2024-12-19 02:52 PM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 450 at 9 am. Of the 38 monitoring stations in the city, 32 reported levels in the severe category
AQI in several areas of the national capital was recorded as 'severe'. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 478, 474 at Ashok Vihar, 460 at Bawana and 461 at DTU
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'
Severe air category poses significant health risks to both healthy individuals and those with pre-existing medical conditions
According to the India Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 23 degrees Celsius while a yellow alert has been issued, predicting very dense fog on Friday
On Tuesday, the minimum temperature recorded in the city was 5 degree Celsisus, as per IMD
GRAP stage IV measures have been in effect in the entire NCR since December 16 after the deterioration in air quality
This decision came after Delhi's AQI surpassed the 400 mark
On Monday night, the AQI was reported as 399 at 9 PM and crossed into the severe zone at 401 by 10 PM
