Delhi AQI Today: Air Quality Dips To 'Poor' After Days Of Slight Improvement

Delhi Air Quality: Amid the persisting air pollution in the national capital from the last few weeks, the air quality remained in the ‘poor category’ in several parts across Delhi on Saturday, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

#WATCH | A thin layer of smog engulfs the area around India Gate as the Air Quality Index (AQI) across Delhi continues to be in the 'poor' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). pic.twitter.com/uvVz9B8m6j

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2024

A thin layer of smog engulfed several areas around Delhi-NCR, including India Gate and Barapulla.

#WATCH | A thin layer of haze covers the Barapulla area in Delhi. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in the area remains in 'moderate' category.

(Drone visuals shot at 7:30 am) pic.twitter.com/1EEdfYCpvK — ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2024

However, in some areas across the national capital, the air quality was recorded in the ‘moderate’ category. According to CPCB, AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 299, Ashok Vihar 221, Aya Nagar 150, Bawana 263, DTU 21, IGI Airport (T3) 211. 

The CPCB classifies AQI levels between 0 and 50 as "good," between 51 and 100 as "satisfactory," between 101 and 200 as "moderate," between 201 and 300 as "poor," between 301 and 400 as "very poor," and above 400 as "severe.".

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court took note of the improving Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi and adjoining areas and permitted the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to ease the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions to GRAP Stage-II. However, the bench, headed by Justice Abhay S. Oka, said that it would not be appropriate to allow the CAQM to go below GRAP-II restrictions at this stage. It suggested that the CAQM may consider incorporating certain additional measures which are part of Stage-III.

The bench, also comprising Justice A.G. Masih, took note of the submission made by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that in the last four days, the AQI levels have come below 300. The apex court told CAQM to impose GRAP-III restrictions if the AQI crosses 350 and GRAP-IV measures if the AQI goes above 400 in the coming time.