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Delhi's Air Quality Hits 'Very Poor' Levels

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-24T09:28:33.187476+05:30

- **Delhi** is grappling with **alarming air quality** levels, with the **AQI** recorded at **336** at 7 AM, slightly better than the previous day's peak of over 350. - Despite the **Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-II** implementation, the situation worsened, with AQI dipping to **354** by Wednesday 8 AM. - Some areas like **Anand Vihar** reported AQI levels exceeding **400**, classified as 'severe'. - **Stubble burning** and local pollution sources are major contributors, with **PM2.5** levels rising throughout the day. - Forecasts predict **'very poor' to 'severe'** air quality for the next six days, with no major improvement expected. Source: [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/delhi-pollution-layer-of-smog-continues-to-blanket-capital-city-air-quality-remains-very-poor-at-336-delhi-aqi-451311-2024-10-24), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/as-air-quality-worsens-in-delhi-4-stations-now-in-severe-category/articleshow/114527610.cms), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/delhi-aqi-today-indias-most-polluted-city-aqi-340-national-capital-breathes-heavy-air-pollution-quality-cpcb-safar-11729730245784.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/no-respite-from-toxic-delhi-air-severe-level-close-101729705075683.html)

Delhi is grappling with alarming air quality levels, with the AQI recorded at 336 at 7 AM, slightly better than the previous day's peak of over 350.
Despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-II implementation, the situation worsened, with AQI dipping to 354 by Wednesday 8 AM.
Some areas like Anand Vihar reported AQI levels exceeding 400, classified as 'severe'.
Stubble burning and local pollution sources are major contributors, with PM2.5 levels rising throughout the day.
Forecasts predict 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality for the next six days, with no major improvement expected.