Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, aided by moderate wind speed

Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR further dropped on Sunday with moderate winds sweeping the region.

Air pollution, air quality
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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Nov 25 2019 | 11:22 AM IST

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category on Monday morning.

As per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), Delhi's air quality index was 218 at 9.10 am.

Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR further dropped on Sunday with moderate winds sweeping the region.

An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.

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Topics :Air Quality IndexDelhi PollutionDelhi-NCRDelhi air qualityAir pollution in DelhiDelhi's poor air

First Published: Nov 25 2019 | 9:30 AM IST

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