Delhi's Air Quality Worsens Despite Slight Improvement
Delhi's air quality improved slightly, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor'. The CPCB reported an AQI of 294 at 4 pm, though some locations remained heavily polluted. The city's air quality is projected to stay in this category until October 31, with temperatures slightly fluctuating.
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Delhi witnessed a slight easing in its air quality on Tuesday, shifting from the 'very poor' to the 'poor' category. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 294 by 4 pm.
In the morning, the AQI had been recorded at 305, indicative of 'very poor' conditions, accompanied by a thin haze enveloping the city. By evening, 16 out of 38 monitoring stations in the national capital still showed 'very poor' air quality, a noticeable drop from 27 stations earlier in the day.
Siri Fort remained the most polluted area with an AQI of 347, followed by Wazirpur at 332. The Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts the air to stay in the 'poor' bracket until the end of October. Meanwhile, the IMD recorded temperatures slightly above and below normal ranges and forecast shallow fog for Wednesday.
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