New Delhi (NVI): The overall air quality in Delhi improved a bit today, still falls within the higher-end of “very poor” category.
According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Tuesday stood at 352 which falls in the “very poor” category as cold weather and calm winds allowed accumulation of pollutants.
The air quality in the national capital stood at 355 on December 9, SAFAR said in a statement.
The SAFAR forecast a fresh western disturbance which is likely to affect northwest India by December 11, scattered rainfall is also expected on December 12.
The AQI in Chandini Chowk was in the “very poor” category with PM2.5 of 381, at Mathura Road the PM2.5 was 370. while the neighbouring Noida recorded a PM2.5 of 395 which also falls in the “very poor” category.
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