Delhi Air Pollution: Will Rain Help Reduce Pollution Levels in the Coming Days?
Delhi continues to struggle with air pollution, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the 'very poor' category. The overall AQI stood at 311 at 6 am on November 10, according to official data. Several parts of the national capital recorded high pollution levels, with some areas nearing the 'severe' category. Chandni Chowk recorded the highest AQI at 400, followed by Pusa at 398 and NSUT Jaffarpur at 384. Commonwealth Sports Complex recorded 380, while Sirifort registered 375.
Smog covered New Delhi after Diwali celebrations, with firecrackers adding to pollution, WJXT and Al Jazeera reported. The Hindu said the city’s average air quality index was in the “very poor” category, while Free Press Journal reported the same reading and said Jahangirpuri had the worst level. The Hindu’s description gave a higher peak reading for that area than Free Press Journal. Al Jazeera reported severe air quality on Monday; other reports described conditions as very poor or close to severe.
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