New Delhi: Delhi’s pollution levels remain alarming as the Air Quality Index (AQI) once again crossed 350 on Friday. Although stronger winds during the afternoon offered brief relief, several areas in the capital recorded AQI levels above 400, raising health concerns for residents.
Air Quality Overview
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI was 369 on Friday, with a morning peak of 381 at 9 AM. Afternoon winds helped slightly reduce pollution levels, but the overall air quality remains in the “very poor” category.
Hotspots Across the Capital
Several localities recorded critically high AQI levels, including:
- Rohini: 418
- RK Puram: 416
- Punjabi Bagh: 408
- Nehru Nagar: 415
- Mundka: 417
- Jahangirpuri: 409
- Dwarka Sector-8: 419
- Ashok Vihar: 404
Nearby NCR regions also reported high pollution: Faridabad (190), Ghaziabad (347), Greater Noida (378), Gurugram (320), and Noida (388).
Forecast and Winds
Experts predict that pollution will remain “very poor” on 29, 30 November and 1 December, and is likely to persist at critical levels for six more days. Winds in Delhi are currently moving at 5–10 km/h on Friday, expected to vary between 5–15 km/h over the weekend and on 1 December, providing minimal dispersion.
Health Advisory
Residents have been struggling with poor air quality for almost a month. Although minor improvements were observed in the past few days, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to lift Stage 3 GRAP restrictions on Wednesday evening, air quality has once again deteriorated, forcing people to breathe hazardous air. Authorities continue to advise limiting outdoor activities, especially for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
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