The worsening air quality comes as Delhi steps up its efforts to curb pollution ahead of the winter months. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi AQI hits 331 as pollution spikes ahead of Diwali, many areas in severe zone

Delhi's air quality slipped further ahead of Diwali, with the average AQI touching 331 on Tuesday, while several areas recorded levels above 400, placing them in the 'severe' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

by · India Today

In Short

  • National capital's average air quality index stood at 331 on Monday
  • CPCB readings were recorded at 7 am across monitoring stations
  • Bawana registered pollution levels within the severe air quality category

Delhi’s air pollution has worsened ahead of Diwali, with the national capital’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 331 at 7 am on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several areas, including Bawana, Narela and Punjabi Bagh, recorded AQI levels above 400, falling in the ‘severe’ category.

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