Delhi and the National Capital Region are experiencing extremely toxic air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting ‘severe+’ levels. A thick blanket of smog has engulfed the area, reducing visibility and posing serious health risks, especially for vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), imposing strict restrictions on construction activities, vehicle entry, and other measures to curb pollution. The AQI has reached 462, with areas like Wazirpur, Vivek Vihar, and Jahangirpuri recording hazardous levels close to 500.
Delhi and the National Capital Region are experiencing extremely toxic air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting ‘severe+’ levels. A thick blanket of smog has engulfed the area, reducing visibility and posing serious health risks, especially for vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), imposing strict restrictions on construction activities, vehicle entry, and other measures to curb pollution. The AQI has reached 462, with areas like Wazirpur, Vivek Vihar, and Jahangirpuri recording hazardous levels close to 500.
Delhi-NCR pollution: Check area-wise AQI levels here:
Anand Vihar 491
Ashok Vihar 493
Bawana 498
Burari 472
Chandni chowk 469
Dwarka-455
ITO-484
Jahangipuri 495
Mundka 486
Najafgarh-406
Narela -493
Nehru Nagar-478
Patparganj-488
Punjabi Bagh 476
Pusa-454
Rohini 499
Wazirpur 493
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