Delhi AQI Today: Anand Vihar hits 'very poor' at 349; city air quality remains 'poor' for fourth straight day

Delhi AQI Today: According to the CPCB's SAMEER app, Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday was 237, which falls in the "poor" category. Several areas, such as Anand Vihar (349), reached the "very poor" level.

Delhi AQI Today: Delhi on Wednesday recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 237, placing it in the “poor” category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) SAMEER app at 6:05 am. The national capital’s air quality has remained in the poor category for the past three days

Delhi Air Quality Today: Area-wise AQI

Areas in the "very poor" category

The areas in the national capital that recorded pollution in the “very poor” category today include: Anand Vihar: 349, Shadipur: 298, Wazirpur: 298, Jahangirpuri: 291, ITO: 284, Mundka: 281, Rohini: 275 and Chandni Chowk: 273.

Areas in the "poor" category

Areas recorded in the upper range of the “poor” category include: Bawana - 268, Burari Crossing - 265, Ashok Vihar - 264, Sonia Vihar - 263, R K Puram - 261, Nehru Nagar - 260, Dwarka Sector 8 - 258, Vivek Vihar - 258 and Punjabi Bagh - 256.

Areas recorded in the “poor” category but with comparatively lower pollution include: Alipur - 248, IGI Airport (T3) - 246, Patparganj - 245, Sirifort - 241, North Campus DU - 239, 

Pusa - 235, Okhla Phase-2 - 228, DTU - 225, CRRI Mathura Road - 223, JLN Stadium - 218, Dr. Karni Singh Range - 217 and Narela - 210.

Areas in the "moderate" category

Areas showing relatively better air quality and falling in the “moderate” category include:  Pusa (IMD) - 197, Major Dhyan Chand Stadium - 195, Aya Nagar - 193, NSIT Dwarka - 190, IIT Delhi - 171, Sri Aurobindo Marg - 167, Mandir Marg - 164, Najafgarh - 164, IHBAS Dilshad Garden - 161 and Lodhi Road - 158.

What the numbers mean (CPCB Standards)

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe', as per CPCB standards.

Delhi pollution problem

Delhi has long faced air pollution, and the government has been implementing pollution control measures to address it. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) periodically monitors the pollution situation and implements the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to mitigate pollution. Currently, Stage I and Special Stage II measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are active. These include intensified mechanical cleaning of roads, water sprinkling to remove dust, and strict enforcement of anti-dust regulations at construction sites in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Delhi winter chill

The winter chill has completely ended in the national capital, with the cold now largely confined to the early mornings. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature is likely to range from 12 to 14 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature may reach 29 to 31 degrees Celsius.