Delhi's air quality turns 'hazardous' for first time this year
India Today
With the withdrawal of the monsoon, the AQI in Delhi's Anand Vihar surged to 322, reaching the 'hazardous' category for the first time this year.
Ahead of the winter season, the AQI (Air Quality Index) of Delhi's Anand Vihar surged to 322, reaching the 'hazardous' category for the first time this year. Pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 remained prominent in the air.With the withdrawal of the monsoon, the air quality has been degrading in Delhi-NCR. On Saturday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that pollution has started increasing in the national capital as the air quality index (AQI) surged to 171. Pollution has started increasing. 09 Oct-AQI - 171 (0 to 50 - Good, 51 to 100 - Satisfactory, 101 to 200 - Moderate)PM10 - 197 (0 to 50 - Good, 51 to 100 - Satisfactory, 101 to 250 - Moderate)PM2.5 - 69 (0 to 30 - Good, 31 to 60 - Satisfactory, 61 to 90 - Moderate) https://t.co/EQH08MbEz7