US EditionDelhi records AQI above 400 in some areas; air turns 'severe' on Diwali eve
Air Quality Index in Delhi-NCR reached hazardous levels with Anand Vihar hitting an AQI of 430, driven by high PM2.5 concentrations exceeding WHO limits, officials said.
- On Sunday , Delhi's air quality plunged with an AQI of 284 near ITO and Anand Vihar recording the highest at 430, CPCB data showed.
- As colder days approach, the India Meteorological Department reported PM2.5 concentration at 174 μg/m³, far above the World Health Organization guideline of 15 μg/m³.
- Stations across the city reported extreme readings such as Wazirpur 364, Vivek Vihar 351, and Dwarka 335, while AQI.in estimated breathing Delhi's air equals smoking 6.1 cigarettes daily.
- Health officials urged Delhi-NCR residents to wear masks and stay indoors, while the World Health Organization warns PM2.5 exposure can cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
- The Air Quality Early Warning System reported an AQI of 274 while AQI.in's 7 am readout showed 257, and the India Meteorological Department forecast mainly clear skies with a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius.
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