Delhi AQI Hits 330 as Several Areas Record Severe Pollution

New Delhi, November 3: Air pollution continued to pose a serious concern across the national capital on Tuesday, with Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the ‘Very Poor’ category. Several localities, however, recorded ‘Severe’ pollution levels, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

At 8 a.m., Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI stood at 330, indicating persistently unhealthy air conditions across the city.

Areas including Rohini, Punjabi Bagh, Alipur, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Vivek Vihar and Narela experienced severe levels of air pollution, raising concerns over the impact on residents.

The pollution situation was not limited to Delhi, as several other cities in northern India, including Noida, Kaithal and Hapur, also reported ‘Very Poor’ air quality on Tuesday morning.

According to the Central government’s Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the capital is expected to remain in the ‘Very Poor’ category for the next two days.

The CPCB’s daily bulletin recorded Delhi’s AQI at 324 at 4 p.m. on Monday, compared with 261 a day earlier, reflecting a significant deterioration in air quality.

Health experts warn that severe air pollution can affect even healthy individuals, while people suffering from respiratory and other existing health conditions face greater risks.

The annual winter pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR is influenced by several factors, including falling temperatures, reduced wind speeds, stubble burning in neighbouring States and firecracker emissions during the festive season. Vehicular emissions and construction-related dust further contribute to the rising pollution levels.

With air quality deteriorating across several parts of the region, residents are advised to remain cautious and limit prolonged outdoor exposure, particularly in areas reporting severe pollution.