Delhi air quality remains poor for fifth day in row

The Central Pollution Control Board's data showed the capital recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 289. It was 268 on Saturday (October 30).

New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital remained poor for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday (October 31) with stubble burning accounting for eight per cent of the capital's PM2.5 pollution.

According to air quality forecast agency SAFAR of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, over 1,734 farm fires were observed in the northwest region of Delhi on Saturday.

The Central Pollution Control Board's data showed the capital recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 289. It was 268 on Saturday.