Delhi’s air quality showed a marginal improvement on Tuesday, shifting from the “severe” to the “very poor” category after three consecutive days of extremely high pollution levels. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 395 at 8am, down from 410 a day earlier, though pollution levels remained hazardous.
Despite the slight improvement, a large number of monitoring stations continued to record severe air quality. Out of 39 active stations, 23 were still in the “severe” category, with Wazirpur and Anand Vihar among the worst-affected areas. Authorities expect air quality to remain in the “very poor” range for the rest of the week.
Weather conditions offered little relief, with shallow to moderate fog lingering over the city and temperatures remaining above normal. Experts stressed that strict enforcement of existing pollution-control measures is essential, including restrictions on polluting vehicles, dust control at construction sites, and a ban on open burning.
Residents have been advised to limit outdoor activities, follow pollution-control guidelines, and take precautions to reduce health risks until air quality improves further.
Delhi Air Quality Improves Slightly After Three Days of Severe Pollution
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