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Delhi-NCR’s Air Quality Remains Hazardously Poor; AQI Hits 409

Early on Friday morning, Delhi-NCR’s air quality continued to remain dangerously poor for the third straight day, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital reaching a severe level of 409.

The pollution levels in nearby cities in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh were also above the 300 mark, placing them in the ‘very poor’ category.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data stated that the region is grappling with hazardous pollution levels as winter sets in, with several cities in Delhi’s vicinity experiencing alarmingly high AQI values.

Additionally, data from the CPCB indicated that as of 6:15 AM, the AQI in Delhi stood at 409, which is categorized as ‘severe’, posing a serious health risk to residents.

The surrounding areas in Delhi-NCR also reported troubling AQI levels.

In Haryana, Faridabad recorded an AQI of 283, and Gurugram had an AQI of 314.

Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad registered an AQI of 332, Greater Noida 258, and Noida 328, all falling within the ‘very poor’ category.

In Delhi itself, 25 neighbourhoods reported AQI levels between 400 and 500, classified as ‘severe’.

Notable areas with particularly high readings included:

Jahangirpuri (458),
Bawana (455),
Wazirpur (455),
Mundka (449),
Dwarka Sector 8 (444), and
Punjabi Bagh (443)

Other areas, such as Anand Vihar (441), Ashok Vihar (440), and the IGI Airport area (440), also had AQI levels well above 400.

14 Delhi Neighbourhoods Report ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality Index Levels

In addition, 14 neighbourhoods across Delhi reported AQI readings in the ‘very poor’ range, between 300 and 400.

These areas included:

Alipur (398),
Burari Crossing (383),
Chandni Chowk (347),
Mathura Road (368), and
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (374)

As the region struggles with extreme pollution, daily life for residents has become increasingly difficult. Many are experiencing respiratory problems, eye irritation, and persistent coughing.

The air quality has become so hazardous that residents throughout the capital and surrounding NCR regions are turning to masks and air purifiers to shield themselves from the toxic pollution.

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Mankrit Kaur