Delhi Air Quality Now "Severe", AAP vs BJP Over Who Is Responsible
NDTV
With pollution levels at its highest since January, some areas in Delhi are hovering close to 500 in the index.
Air quality in Delhi has continued to dip, even as the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and opposition BJP trade blame ahead of the civic body polls. The Air Quality Index at 1 pm was in the 400-500 range or "severe" category in several areas of the national capital.
With pollution levels at its highest since January, some areas in Delhi are hovering close to 500 in the index.
The concentration of PM2.5 (particulate matter up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter) is at 40 to 60 times the World Health Organisation's annual safe limit.
The latest forecast of air quality warns that it's set to worsen and remain in the "very poor" category for at least a couple of days, which can trigger health advisories.
