Key Points
- Delhi has the highest AQI at 379, categorized as “very poor.”
- Jaipur and Chandigarh follow with AQIs of 235 and 233, both in the “poor” range.
- Aizawl and Guwahati have the lowest AQIs of 32 and 42, both rated “good.”
- Most cities have air quality in the “poor” and “moderate” categories.
- Health concerns are growing as winter makes pollution levels worse in major cities.
Looma News
A thick layer of smog covered Delhi on Thursday morning, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 379 at 7 am, placing the city in the “very poor” category. While the AQI was in the “severe” range on Wednesday, today’s reading shows a slight improvement. With winter approaching, pollution levels in major cities are raising health concerns. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that five cities had “poor” air quality, eight cities were in the “moderate” range, one had “satisfactory” air quality, and two cities had “good” air quality.
Delhi topped the list with the highest pollution levels, followed by Jaipur and Chandigarh with AQIs of 235 and 233, respectively, both categorized as “poor.” Other major cities such as Ahmedabad (AQI 164), Bhubaneswar (AQI 150), and Bhopal (AQI 208) also reported “moderate” to “poor” air quality.
On the other hand, Aizawl and Guwahati had the lowest AQI values, with 32 and 42, respectively, both rated as “good.” This shows a significant difference in air quality across the country.
As winter sets in, air quality in India is worsening, with most cities seeing “poor” and “moderate” pollution levels. This presents a potential health risk, especially for vulnerable populations. With the changing weather, it is important for authorities to keep a close watch on pollution levels to protect public health.
