New Delhi : Air quality in Delhi and the NCR remains at hazardous levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi reaching 409 early Friday morning. This marks the third consecutive day of severely poor air conditions, creating substantial health risks for the region’s residents.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reports that Delhi’s AQI has been consistently high, with 25 neighborhoods, including Jahangirpuri, Bawana, and Wazirpur, recording AQI values between 400 and 500—classified as “severe.” Notably, AQI levels in nearby cities like Faridabad (283), Gurugram (314), and Ghaziabad (332) are also above the threshold for healthy air, adding to the regional pollution crisis.
Within Delhi, areas like Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, and the IGI Airport vicinity reported AQI levels above 440, reflecting the widespread nature of the pollution. Additional neighborhoods saw “very poor” AQI readings, impacting residents’ health and daily life with respiratory issues, eye irritation, and coughs on the rise.
Residents are increasingly relying on masks and air purifiers to mitigate the effects of the toxic air, as the capital braces for worsening conditions with the onset of winter.
