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Delhi Wakes Up To Moderate AQI, May Slip Into Very Poor Category
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What Happened?
Delhi's air quality was rated 'moderate' with an AQI of 197 early Saturday, but forecasts suggest it could worsen to 'very poor' levels of 310-320 later in the day.
Key points
- Delhi's AQI was 197 at 7 AM on Saturday.
- Forecasts indicate AQI may reach 310-320 later today.
- On Friday, Delhi's AQI was 223, categorized as 'poor'.
- Jahangirpuri had an AQI of 284, while Rohini recorded 281.
- CAQM invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan on Wednesday.
Key insights
- Increased pollution levels may lead to health advisories for residents.
- The implementation of GRAP measures could affect traffic and transportation.
- Continued poor air quality may prompt further government interventions.
Why it matters
The worsening air quality could impact public health and safety in Delhi.
Source
Times Now
