NEW DELHI — Delhi woke up to hazardous air pollution on Diwali morning, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 384 at 7 am on Sunday, November 8.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the overall reading remained in the very poor category. However, 11 monitoring stations across the capital recorded AQI levels above 400, placing them in the severe category.
Punjabi Bagh reported the highest reading at 450, followed by RK Puram at 449 and IIT Delhi at 446.
Weather conditions, vehicle emissions and Diwali celebrations are contributing to the pollution. Low wind speeds are also making it difficult for pollutants to disperse.
Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remain in force across Delhi-NCR. The measures include restrictions on certain construction activities and vehicles to help control pollution.
Authorities have advised residents to limit exposure to polluted air, particularly children, older people and those with respiratory problems.
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