Key Points
- Delhi’s AQI reached 366, falling under the “very poor” category. Some stations even recorded AQI above 400, which is “severe.”
- Patna, Chandigarh, and Kolkata had “poor” air quality.
- Aizawl had the best air quality with an AQI of 50, rated as “good.”
- Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai had “moderate” air quality.
- Thiruvananthapuram’s AQI was “satisfactory” at 65.
Looma News
On Sunday morning, a thick layer of smog covered Delhi, pushing the air quality index (AQI) to 366. This placed the city in the “very poor” category, with some stations reporting AQI levels above 400, which is considered “severe.” Air quality in other major Indian cities was also a concern, with Patna, Kolkata, and Chandigarh registering “poor” air quality. In comparison, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Ahmedabad reported “moderate” air quality. Aizawl stood out with an AQI of 50, categorized as “good,” while Thiruvananthapuram had a “satisfactory” AQI of 65.
Pollution levels were a concern in many parts of the country on November 24, 2024. The AQI for key cities was as follows:
Pollution Levels Across Major Cities
- Delhi: AQI 366, Very Poor
- Mumbai: AQI 193, Moderate
- Bengaluru: AQI 102, Moderate
- Hyderabad: AQI 125, Moderate
- Chennai: AQI 105, Moderate
- Kolkata: AQI 219, Poor
- Ahmedabad: AQI 177, Moderate
- Patna: AQI 295, Poor
- Thiruvananthapuram: AQI 65, Satisfactory
- Bhopal: AQI 232, Poor
- Lucknow: AQI 204, Poor
- Jaipur: AQI 214, Poor
- Chandigarh: AQI 242, Poor
- Bhubaneswar: AQI 218, Poor
- Guwahati: AQI 82, Satisfactory
- Raipur: AQI 133, Satisfactory
- Aizawl: AQI 50, Good
