Delhi: City Air Continues to Worsen as AQI Nears 400-Mark

Delhi: City air continues to worsen as AQI nears 400-mark

With 21 monitoring stations reporting severe pollution levels, forecasts warn that the Capital could face nearly a week of hazardous air.

Delhi AQI at 377, CAQM cracks down on stubble burning in Punjab

The notices were issued for non-compliance and contravention of the commission's directions, taking the total number of Punjab districts facing direct regulatory action over farm fires to nine in the last four days.

AQI worsens, farm fire share up

Delhi AQI rose to 377 (very poor) as stubble burning share jumped to 16.2%; IITM forecasts severe levels from Friday and CAQM issued Punjab notices.

Delhi-NCR pollution: Several areas record severe AQI ahead of Diwali – Check air quality near you

Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 368 at 7 am on Thursday, November 5, placing the city in the ‘very poor’ category, while several monitoring stations reported severe pollution. The AQI had touched 377 on Wednesday, its highest level in 288 days. With Diwali approaching, pollution levels are expected to worsen, with a severe-category spell forecast for November 6 and 7.