Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Tuesday morning, offering limited relief to residents after several days of hazardous pollution levels. However, many areas across the national capital continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category, according to official data.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data available on the Sameer app, Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 381 at 6:30 am on Tuesday, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category.
Several Areas Still in ‘Severe’ Zone
Despite the marginal improvement in the citywide average, multiple locations recorded alarmingly high pollution levels. Wazirpur emerged as the most polluted area with an AQI of 434, followed by Jahangirpuri at 430.
Other monitoring stations, including Mundka, Delhi Technological University (DTU), and Nehru Nagar, also reported ‘severe’ air quality, with AQI readings ranging between 420 and 424.
Third Consecutive Day of Severe Air Quality Earlier
The improvement comes a day after Delhi’s average AQI was recorded at 427 on Monday, marking the third straight day the city remained in the ‘severe’ pollution category.
What AQI Levels Mean
According to CPCB standards:
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0–50: Good
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51–100: Satisfactory
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101–200: Moderate
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201–300: Poor
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301–400: Very Poor
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401–500: Severe
Dense Smog Disrupts Daily Life
On Monday, dense haze blanketed large parts of Delhi, significantly reducing visibility. The poor conditions disrupted air traffic, with hundreds of flights affected. Both airlines and airport authorities issued travel advisories as visibility dropped due to smog.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, while residents are advised to limit outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory conditions.
