Rising Pollution Levels: Delhi AQI Continues To Remain In 'Very Poor' Category

The air quality in the national capital continued to be categorized as 'very poor', according to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research), with an air quality index (AQI) of 336. The deteriorating air quality had resulted in a haze enveloping parts of Delhi during the early morning hours.

Specifically, in areas such as Delhi University and Pusa, the air quality was recorded as 'very poor' with AQI readings of 391 and 311, respectively, at 7 am today. In the IIT Delhi region, the AQI stood at 329. Additionally, the Airport (T3) and Mathura Road areas also recorded 'very poor' air quality, with AQI values of 339 and 362, respectively, as of 7 am, reported Moneycontrol.

This situation comes at a time when the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced that, starting from November 1, only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses will be permitted to operate between Delhi and the cities and towns of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan within the National Capital Region (NCR). These measures are part of ongoing efforts to combat air pollution and enhance air quality in the region.

"All state government bus services between any city/town in the state of Haryana and Delhi shall be operated only through EV/CNG/ BS-VI diesel buses w.e.f. 01.11.2023. This shall also be applicable for bus services being operated by State PSUs and private entities etc", the notification stated.

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