Delhi’s air quality improves slightly, but remains ‘very poor’
GRAP measures continue across the national capital.
GRAP measures continue across the national capital.
According to reports, more than 20 trains were delayed and at least eight flights diverted due to low visibility.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI in Delhi was recorded at 334, with PM 2.5 being the prominent pollutant in the air.
The CAQM held a review meeting on January 1 with regard to the air quality scenario in the region and observed the forecasts by the India Meteorological Department(IMD)
The CAQM has urged the citizens to follow and implement the restrictions under stage- I and II of the anti pollution plan GRAP.
The overall air quality continued to remain 'poor', even as some areas recorded 'very poor' category air
The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 22 degrees Celsius on Tuesday
The day's maximum temperature is likely to hover around 28 degrees Celsius.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said in 14 areas of the national capital, the air quality was in the "very poor" category, while in 14 areas, it was recorded in the "poor" category.
In NCR, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida recorded 'very poor' air quality while Gurgaon recorded moderate air quality, CPCB data showed.
