Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', no improvement likely for another few days

The national capital saw an overall air quality index (AQI) of 331 on Tuesday morning.

New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi on Tuesday (November 16, 2021) morning remained in the 'very poor' category for the third consecutive day. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the national capital's overall air quality index (AQI) at 6:20 AM was at 331.

The AQI in Delhi University's North Campus area was at 356, while the Mathura road recorded an AQI of 349. Pusa road saw an AQI of 319 and IIT Delhi of 319. 

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.