Smog engulfs Delhi, AQI 293

October 18, 2024 10:00

A layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Friday as the overall Air Quality Index has dropped to the 'Poor' category standing at 293. AQI at Anand Vihar area of Delhi has dropped to 339, which is categorised as 'Very Poor'.

AQI at India Gate and surrounding areas has been recorded at 270, marked as 'Poor'.

AQI at Dwarka, Sector-8 has been recorded at 325 putting the area under the 'Very Poor' category. Vivek Vihar area of the national capital has moved to the category Very Poor' with AQI standing at 324.

As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI when marked under the 'Poor' category can cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure, whereas, when under the 'Very poor' category can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. PWD vehicles sprinkled water in the parts of the national capital to reduce dust pollution in compliance with GRAP-1.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

1st Test Updates: India off to a good start

LIVE! ED conducts raids in Karnataka MUDA case

SC closes habeas corpus plea against Jaggi's foundation

The Supreme Court on Friday closed the proceedings in a habeas corpus petition filed by a man who had alleged that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation at Coimbatore.

Shootout Over Pizza!

A woman was shot at by her sister-in-law's brother following a heated argument over sharing pizzas in northeast Delhi.

SEE: Drone footage of Hamas chief's last moments

The video showed Sinwar sitting on a couch, surrounded by rubble, inside a damaged and dilapidated house.