Delhi: Air quality stands in 'very poor' category, AQI at 369
Delhi air pollution: Air quality in the national capital slipped to the "very poor" category on Saturday. With this, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has been recorded at 369.
Earlier on Friday, Stage 3 of the anti-pollution plan was invoked in Delhi-NCR and a ban was imposed on non-essential construction and demolition work.
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The city's average air quality index was 399 on Friday, just two notches below the severe category. Following this, at a review meeting, the GRAP subcommittee directed that authorities in Delhi-NCR implement curbs under stage III of the anti-pollution plan with immediate effect.
It also stated that due to calm winds and stable atmospheric conditions, the AQI is likely to move into the severe category.
According to GRAP, if the AQI reaches the severe category, restrictive actions under Stage III must be invoked at least three days in advance.
- PTC NEWS
