The air quality in Delhi witnessed a significant decline, persisting in the 'severe' category throughout Saturday.
In the Anand Vihar locality, the PM2.5 levels remained alarmingly high, reaching 500, while PM10 also peaked at 500, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) scale designates values between zero and 50 as 'good,' 51 to 100 as 'satisfactory,' 101 to 200 as 'moderate,' 201 to 300 as 'poor,' 301 to 400 as 'very poor,' and 401 to 500 as 'severe.'
At the Bawana station, both PM2.5 and PM10 levels soared to 500, falling within the 'severe' range.
Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport T3 also experienced heightened pollution, with PM2.5 levels recorded at 493 and PM10 at 500, both categorized as 'severe.'
The carbon monoxide (CO) level was measured at 145, maintaining a 'moderate' rating.
Meanwhile, at the New Moti Bagh station, the air quality remained 'severe,' with PM2.5 levels peaking at 500.
Okhla Phase-II recorded severe pollution levels, with both PM2.5 and PM10 hitting the maximum value of 500. These concerning readings highlight the pressing need for concerted efforts to address and mitigate the escalating air quality crisis in Delhi.
(With Agency Inputs)
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