Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog on Monday (November 17), as the city continued to remain in the ‘very poor’ air quality category for several days.
At 6:05 AM, the national capital recorded an AQI of 360, with six monitoring stations reporting ‘severe’ air quality. The capital has been breathing toxic air for over a month now, with cloud-seeding efforts failing to produce any artificial rain. Out of 38 stations, six stations recorded AQI above 400, while the remaining 32 stations recorded "very poor" air quality.
Area-Wise 'Very Poor' AQI in Delhi
- Alipur: 386
- Anand Vihar: 384
- Ashok Vihar: 392
- Chandni Chowk: 383
- ITO: 394
- Lodhi Road: 337
- Mundka: 396
- Nehru Nagar: 389
- Sirifort: 368
Six Stations Recording 'Severe' AQI
- Bawana: 427
- DTU: 403
- Jahangirpuri: 407
- Narela: 406
- Rohini: 404
- Wazirpur: 401
Here's How AQI is Recorded
- 51–100: Satisfactory
- 101–200: Moderate
- 201–300: Poor
- 301–400: Very poor
- Above 400: Severe
Earlier on Sunday, Delhi recorded AQI above 400 in some areas, while the 24-hour average AQI stood at 386, falling in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi Weather Today
The temperature in Delhi fell on Monday (November 17), with a maximum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which predicted "moderate fog" for today.
There is no warning for Monday, while humidity levels stay at 65 to 80. The met department has further predicted moderate fog in the capital for the whole week.
Supreme Court's Big Warning Amid Worsening AQI
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, the Supreme Court on Thursday (November 13) advised lawyers to appear virtually instead of attending court in person. Citing the hazardous air quality in the capital, Supreme Court judge Justice P S Narasimha warned them of permanent damage from toxic air.
As Delhi-NCR continued to grapple with severe pollution levels, the judge advised advocates to make use of the virtual hearing facility to avoid health risks.
