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Delhi records poor AQI for second consecutive day

After Dussehra, Delhi’s AQI entered the “poor” category on Sunday with a reading of 224.

Delhi records poor AQI for second consecutive day

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The national capital recorded a poor Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 234 for the second consecutive day on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s bulletin.

The data released by the pollution control agency was based on observations from 34 of the 40 monitoring stations across the city.

After Dussehra, Delhi’s AQI entered the “poor” category on Sunday with a reading of 224.

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According to the CPCB, an index value between 201 and 300 falls under the ‘poor’ category, and there is a likelihood of breathing discomfort for most people with prolonged exposure in this bracket.

However, the AQI is likely to improve and remain in the ‘Moderate’ category from Monday to Wednesday, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) said.

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