Delhi air quality remains very poor with AQI at 307
Falling temperatures and moderate fog have contributed to persistent pollution across the national capital on Tuesday morning.
Delhi's air quality showed a marginal improvement on Tuesday morning but stayed in the very poor category, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 307 at 7:00 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data reported by Urban Acres and Deccan Chronicle.
The pollution levels have been influenced by falling temperatures and moderate fog. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a morning temperature of 17°C and predicted that moderate fog would likely continue for the next five days.
In Chandni Chowk, the AQI reached 395, while Safdarjung recorded 371, Punjabi Bagh 355, and Aya Nagar 354. RK Puram registered an AQI of 328. All these areas fell within the very poor classification.
Other parts of the city recorded poor air quality, including Anand Vihar at 290, Ashok Vihar at 278, Narela at 272, and the India Gate and Kartavya Path areas at 258.
The Delhi government is using water sprinklers across the city as part of pollution-control measures to reduce particulate matter. Outlook reported that the Air Quality Early Warning System had previously forecast that conditions would remain very poor on November 10 and 11 due to unfavourable weather.
Outside the capital, Ambala in Haryana recorded a poor AQI of 250, while Maharashtra recorded a moderate AQI of 146.