The Aryavarth Express
New Delhi: Air quality in the national capital saw a marginal improvement on Thursday but continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category, with a thin layer of smog limiting visibility across several parts of Delhi.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city recorded an AQI of 287 at 8 am. Multiple monitoring stations also reported pollution levels within the ‘poor’ bracket. At the same time, Aya Nagar logged an AQI of 246, Burari 295, Dwarka 289, and Lodhi Road 233.
Some areas experienced even worse air quality. Anand Vihar and Delhi Cantonment recorded AQI levels of 302, pushing them into the ‘very poor’ category. Other major locations such as Ashok Vihar (332), Bawana (335), ITO (310), Chandni Chowk (309), and Alipur (315) also remained in the ‘very poor’ range, indicating widespread pollution across the city.
The AQI scale, ranging from 0 to 500, categorises air quality into six levels:
Good (0–50): Minimal health impact
Satisfactory (51–100): Generally acceptable; slight discomfort possible for sensitive groups
Moderate (101–200): Increasing pollution may trigger issues for those with respiratory or heart ailments
Poor (201–300): Prolonged exposure can cause breathing discomfort to most people
Very Poor (301–400): Risk of respiratory illnesses even among healthy individuals
Severe (401–500): Hazardous air quality posing danger to everyone
With winter conditions setting in, the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ categories have become increasingly common across Delhi-NCR, contributing to persistent smog and deteriorating respiratory health concerns.
