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Air Quality In Delhi, Noida In 'Very Poor' Category
Asian News International | Updated: December 15, 2021 08:52 IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was 346 at 7:20 am. (File)
New Delhi :
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in 'very poor' quality, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 346 at 7:20 am.
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the level of PM 2.5 at 7:20 am stands at 'very poor' category, while the PM 10 stands at 'poor' category.
With AQI at 344, the air quality in Noida too remains in the 'very poor' category.
Meanwhile, the air quality in Gurugram has slipped to the 'poor' category. The AQI here stands at 269.
As per the government agencies, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
After a review meeting on Monday, the Delhi government has extended the ban on the entry of non-essential trucks in the national capital till further orders.
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Published: December 15, 2021 07:37 IST
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