Patna: AQI turns 'very poor'; smog engulfs the city

The air quality in Patna turned 'very poor' on Monday. A layer of smog has engulfed the city.

A layer of smog has engulfed the city as Patna recorded 'very poor' AQI on Monday. The report says that the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded the air quality index (AQI) level of Patna at 342 at 4 pm on Sunday.

As per the report published by the Times of India (TOI), particulate matter (PM) 10 and 20 are still the lead pollutants in the atmosphere. So far, 342 is the highest AQI registered in November this year.