Air quality remains in ‘poor’ category in Delhi

The air quality in Delhi remained in “poor” category on Sunday. As per the data of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), national capital’s air quality was recorded at 281.

An AQI between 201 and 300 is “poor,” 301 to 400 “very poor” and 401 to 500 is “severe.”

The AQI improved on Saturday with it moving from “very poor” to “poor” category on Saturday. It was improved due to favourable wind speed.

Cool breeze dipped the temperature to 14.5 degrees Celsius in the morning. The CPCB had expected the air quality to further improve on Sunday.     

Among the measures to control pollution, the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) extended a ban on hot mix plants, stone crushers, and coal-based industries in Delhi-NCR till Monday.