Delhi's Air Quality Remains in 'Poor' Category, AQI Plunges to 268 as Diwali Approaches
As Diwali is barely two days away, Delhi's air quality has been slipping rapidly, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to 268 on Saturday, October 18, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This is the fifth consecutive day that the city's air quality has remained in the 'poor' category. The pollution has significantly impacted visibility across the city, with the AQI expected to worsen further in the coming days.
Key Takeaways:
- Delhi's air quality has remained in the 'poor' category for five consecutive days, with an AQI of 268 on Saturday, October 18.
- The AQI in Delhi has been increasing since Tuesday, with readings of 211, 233, 245, and 254 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, respectively.
- Ghaziabad's air quality remained the worst on Saturday, October 18, with an AQI reading of 324, falling under the 'very poor' category.
- As per CPCB data, an AQI of 201-300 is considered 'poor', indicating severe pollution in the city.
- Delhi's air quality is expected to worsen further in the coming days, with Diwali celebrations just two days away.
Statistics:
- AQI in Delhi: 268 on Saturday, October 18
- AQI in Ghaziabad: 324 on Saturday, October 18 (very poor category)
- AQI in Delhi on previous days:
+ Thursday: 245
+ Friday: 254
+ Wednesday: 233
+ Tuesday: 211
- AQI categories, as per CPCB:
+ 0-50: Good
+ 51-100: Satisfactory
+ 101-200: Moderate
+ 201-300: Poor
+ 301-400: Very Poor
+ 401-500: Severe
Sources:
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
- Contify.com
- DNA (Daily News & Analysis)