Delhi AQI: Thin layer of smog covers national capital, AQI remains in 'very poor category'
The air quality in several parts remained in 'very poor category' as AQI has been recorded over 300.
PTC News Desk: As Diwali festivities rings in and forthcoming winters the air quality index of the national capital is persistently declining as a thin layer of smog has covered Delhi. The air quality in several parts remained in 'very poor category' as AQI has been recorded over 300.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at Anand Vihar, the AQI reached 351 at 7:00 am, while Bawana recorded an AQI of 319, Ashok Vihar was 351 and Wazipur recorded 327, falling under the 'very poor' category. Aya Nagar recorded an AQI of 290 falling under the 'poor' category and Delhi's ITO stand at 284 in 'poor' category.
Along with the air pollution, Delhi is also witnessing water pollution with toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as pollution level in the river continues to remain high.
Meanwhile BJP leaders have accorded air pollution in Delhi with rising cases of stubble burning in the neighbouring states especially Punjab and stages a protest against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann at Kapurthala House.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva stated that 108 cases of stubble burning were reported in Punjab on October 26 alone, yet ministers from the Delhi government frequently place blame on neighbouring states, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.