New Delhi, November 15 (Yes Punjab News)
Delhi-NCR continued to grapple with severe air pollution on Sunday, with several monitoring stations across the national capital recording Air Quality Index (AQI) readings above 400.
According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 365 on Sunday morning, falling in the ‘very poor’ category. Among neighbouring cities, Noida recorded 313, Gurugram 324, Faridabad 311, Ghaziabad 294 and Greater Noida 283.
A thick blanket of smog continued to engulf several parts of Delhi, reducing visibility and raising concerns over deteriorating air quality.
Data recorded at 7 a.m. showed IIT Delhi registering the highest AQI of 425, followed by ITO at 415. The Commonwealth Sports Complex recorded 403, while Delhi University’s North Campus and Pusa both reported an AQI of 402. Burari Crossing also remained in the severe category at 400.
Several other areas reported very poor air quality. Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 386, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) 383, Akshardham Temple and Anand Vihar 365 each, and RK Puram 339.
Okhla Phase-2 and Maidan Garhi registered AQI readings of 330 and 325, respectively.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country, with weather conditions expected to vary across regions over the coming days.
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