Delhi's Air Quality Improves Slightly, but Remains Under 'Poor' Category

The air quality in the national capital of India, New Delhi, improved slightly on Friday, October 30, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 268, categorised as 'poor'. This improvement is compared to the previous day when the AQI was 352, categorised as 'very poor'. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitored the AQI at various stations across the city, with several stations experiencing clearer skies and better visibility. However, some areas still recorded AQI in the 'very poor' category.

Key Takeaways:

• The AQI in Delhi improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' category on Friday, October 30.
• The CPCB recorded an AQI of 268, with several areas experiencing clearer skies and better visibility.
• The improvement in air quality is compared to the previous day when the AQI was 352, categorised as 'very poor'.
• The Delhi government has put on hold cloud seeding attempts after the process did not lead to desirable results.
• The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has doubled parking fees across the national capital after the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II was invoked due to deteriorating air quality.
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitored the AQI at various stations across the city, including Anand Vihar (282), Aya Nagar (237), and Burari Crossing (249).

Statistics:

• The AQI in Delhi on Friday, October 30, was 268, categorised as 'poor'.
• The AQI on Thursday, October 29, was 352, categorised as 'very poor'.
• The moisture level in the city was reported to be around 10-15% on Thursday, October 29.
• The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) doubled parking fees across the national capital.
• The cloud seeding attempts by the Delhi government did not lead to desirable results.

Sources:

• Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
• Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
• Contify.com (distributed by Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.)
• ANI ( news agency)