No improvement in Delhi-NCR's air quality, Bawana's AQI 400, Noida air also remains dangerous
Delhi-NCR's Air Quality: Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR reached alarming levels on Monday morning. According to CPCB data, Bawana was the most polluted area in the capital with an AQI of 412, while NSIT Dwarka recorded the lowest AQI of 215. The air quality in most areas, including Anand Vihar, ITO, Chandni Chowk, and Okhla, remained in the "very poor" category.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the "very poor" category in most areas of the capital at 7 am on Monday.
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Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR continue to remain dangerous
Bawana was the most polluted area in Delhi, with an AQI of 412. Furthermore, Burari Crossing recorded 389 and Anand Vihar 379. Meanwhile, the cleanest air was recorded in NSIT Dwarka, where the AQI was 215, which falls in the 'poor' category.
Situation in other major areas of Delhi is worrying
Chandni Chowk: AQI 360
ITO: AQI 376
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: AQI 316
Okhla Phase-2: AQI 348
IGI Airport (T3): AQI 305
Air quality is also poor in the NCR.
Noida Sector-62: AQI 342
Noida Sector-116: AQI 339
Greater Noida Knowledge Park-III: AQI 316
Gurugram Sector-51: AQI 327
Faridabad's New Industrial Town: AQI 230, Sector-11 recorded an AQI of 238.
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Avoid morning walks
Overall, the air quality in Delhi-NCR remains at dangerous levels. According to experts, in this situation, people with respiratory illnesses need to take special precautions and avoid morning walks.