Delhi AQI today: Air quality worsens further, dropping to 434. Doctors warn of risks to children. Will schools close?
Live MintThe air quality in Delhi plummeted to its worst level today, with the AQI falling into the “severe” category. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, various areas in Delhi recorded high AQI levels: Anand Vihar at 473, Alipur at 424, Ashok Vihar at 471, Aya Nagar at 424, Chandni Chowk at 405, IGI Airport T3 at 436, Dwarka Sector 8 at 457, Jahangirpuri at 470, JNS at 412, Narela at 440, Nehru Nagar at 462, Okhla Phase 2 at 441, Patparganj at 472, Punjabi Bagh at 459, Pusa at 408, RK Puram at 457, Rohini at 453, Shadipur at 430, Wazirpur at 467, Sonia Vihar at 448, and Sirifort at 440. In a post on X, CAQM said, “After a comprehensive review, the sub-committee decided to closely monitor the situation before implementing Stage-III of GRAP and will reassess the status on Thursday.” His statement came after the air quality in the national capital dropped to a severe category at 4 pm, with an AQI of 418. As per the PTI report, if the city's air quality remains in the “severe” category on Thursday, authorities may impose restrictions under the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan, including a ban on construction and demolition activities and plying of BS-all petrol and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicles. According to the Centre's Decision Support System for Air Quality Management, vehicular emissions contributed to Delhi's worsening pollution on Wednesday, accounting for an estimated 13.3 per cent of the total pollution.