Delhi's air quality worsened to a 'very poor' level, with an AQI of 366. Several monitoring stations reported 'severe' pollution levels. The concentration of PM2.5 and PM10 rose sharply, posing health risks. Winds weakened, trapping pollutants, and conditions are expected to persist until November 4.
Delhi's air quality took a significant hit over the weekend, as data from the Central Pollution Control Board revealed an AQI of 366, positioning the city firmly in the 'very poor' category.
Weak wind conditions further exacerbated the situation, allowing harmful pollutants to remain trapped in the atmosphere. Crucially, three monitoring stations reported 'severe' AQI levels exceeding 400.
The city's PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations, recorded at 189.6 and 316 micrograms per cubic meter respectively, underscore the hazardous conditions that threaten respiratory health, particularly in vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with heart and lung conditions.