Delhiites woke up to ‘poor’ air quality on Thursday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 279 at 6:00 am, showing an improvement from the previous day’s ‘very poor’ range of 339. Monitoring stations like Lodhi Road, Narela, and Dilshad Garden reported ‘moderate’ air quality levels, while some areas still faced ‘very poor’ pollution.
Several parts of Delhi, including Anand Vihar, Bawana, and Ashok Vihar, recorded high pollution levels in the ‘very poor’ range. However, areas like Aya Nagar and Chandni Chowk showed comparatively better air quality within the ‘poor’ category. The Delhi Technological University (DTU) and other locations also reported ‘poor’ air quality levels, with AQI readings varying across the city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted clear skies with shallow fog for the next few days in Delhi. No weather alerts have been issued, but moderate fog is expected to return from February 8. Meanwhile, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced the adoption of a mechanized cleaning system in Kaka Nagar to enhance air quality and sustainable sanitation practices.
Cold wave conditions and fog persisted across northern India, with warnings of dense fog in various states. The IMD highlighted the likelihood of rainfall and snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Yellow alerts have been issued for these regions due to slippery roads and reduced visibility in higher altitude areas.
