A layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Friday as the overall Air Quality Index has dropped to the ‘Poor’ category standing at 293. AQI at Anand Vihar area of Delhi has dropped to 339, which is categorised as ‘Very Poor’.
AQI at India Gate and surrounding areas has been recorded at 270, marked as ‘Poor’.
AQI at Dwarka, Sector-8 has been recorded at 325 putting the area under the ‘Very Poor’ category. Vivek Vihar area of the national capital has moved to the category Very Poor’ with AQI standing at 324.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI when marked under the ‘Poor’ category can cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure, whereas, when under the ‘Very poor’ category can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. PWD vehicles sprinkled water in the parts of the national capital to reduce dust pollution in compliance with GRAP-1.
Smog blankets Delhi; AQI at 293 (‘Poor’). Anand Vihar, Dwarka, and Vivek Vihar hit ‘Very Poor’ levels above 320. 🌫️💨 #DelhiPollutionservice