The air quality worsened on Monday with thick smog engulfing the city with a blanket of haze.
Parts of Delhi that witnessed ‘very poor’ air quality include Akshardham temple, India Gate, Shakurpur, Dwarka and surrounding areas.
In Dwarka, the AQI stood at 311 whereas in Akshardham, it stood at 307. The AQI at India Gate and surrounding areas stood at 309. In Shakurpur, the AQI stood at 346, categorised as ‘very poor’, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 307 at 9 a.m. with Anand Vihar remaining the worst hit with a reading of 361.
The quality of air will deteriorate further in the coming days. Still, burning of ‘parali’ or stubble continues unabated across Haryana and Punjab.
