Delhi AQI today: A thick layer of smog blanketed Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and other regions of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday morning, resulting in a notable decrease in visibility. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that the air quality index (AQI) remains classified as “very poor.”
Data from the CPCB indicated that the average AQI in Anand Vihar, Delhi, was recorded at 393 at 5 AM on Wednesday. As per real-time assessments by Swiss organization IQAir, the AQI in Delhi reached 1133, categorized as hazardous, with PM2.5 being the predominant pollutant.
The combination of smog, along with shallow to moderate fog and mist, contributed to diminished visibility during the early hours. Experts anticipate that these hazy conditions will continue into the evening and night, further affecting visibility and heightening health risks for residents, particularly those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.
The AQI has remained in the “very poor” category since October 30, when it was noted at 307. The increase in air pollution in Delhi is frequently attributed to stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana following the harvest of paddy crops in October and November.
