Delhi Chokes As AQI Soars Past 350 In Many Areas | Delhi Pollution A thick blanket of haze continued to cover Delhi and its adjoining areas on Monday morning as the air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with many areas under the 'red zone'. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 345 at 8 am, according to the data available on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) website. It was 391 on Sunday
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In the run-up to Diwali, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.
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Mumbai and Thane recorded severe air quality readings on Diwali night, with AQI at 278 and 298, respectively, as firecracker emissions added to the city's pollution burden.
The air quality is forecast to turn 'severe' on Monday following Diwali celebrations, combined with vehicular emissions, as well as the peak stubble-burning season.
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