Delhi’s Air Quality Improves: AQI Hits ‘Satisfactory’ Level at 95
- The Lodhi Road monitoring station reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 95, categorized as ‘satisfactory’ by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
- Air Quality Improvement: The AQI was recorded below 300 on Monday morning, moving from the ‘poor’ category.
- Pollution Monitoring: At 7:30 AM, no monitoring stations in Delhi recorded ‘severe’ AQI levels.
Delhi Air Quality Update
Date: November 25, 2024
Time: 09:56 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality has shown improvement. The Lodhi Road monitoring station reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 95, categorized as ‘satisfactory’ by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marks a significant decrease from previous hazardous levels.
Key Details:
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Air Quality Improvement: The AQI was recorded below 300 on Monday morning, moving from the ‘poor’ category. Last Sunday, the AQI reached 450.
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Pollution Monitoring: At 7:30 AM, no monitoring stations in Delhi recorded ‘severe’ AQI levels. The majority of the city remains hazy but shows hopeful improvements.
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Monitoring Stations: Shadipur had the highest pollution level at 347 (very poor category), while Lodhi Road recorded the lowest at 95. Other stations like RK Puram (275) and IGI Airport (260) reported poor AQI levels.
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Pollutant Levels: PM2.5 remains the primary pollutant, recorded at levels of 138 at 3 PM.
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Weather Forecast: Expect moderate fog for Monday, with temperatures ranging between 12 and 28 degrees Celsius.
- Previous Week’s Status: The AQI peaked at 495 last Monday, prompting Stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
This update highlights a positive trend in air quality for Delhi residents.