close

Delhi air again dips to 'very poor' category as AQI increases to 339

The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 339 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

BS Web Team New Delhi
Delhi (Photo: Bloomberg)
Premium

Photo: Bloomberg

Delhi’s air was polluted Thursday morning a day after the Supreme Court asked the central and state governments to continue with measures to reduce the smog that has lasted for weeks now.
The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 339 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). Readings below 50 are considered safe, while anything above 300 is considered hazardous or 'severe'.
"This is the national capital. Look at the signals we are sending to the world. You can stop these activities in anticipation itself so the severe grade does not happen," said on Wednesday a Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana as it chided the centre and states.
Or

Also Read

Stubble burning down 83% this year so far but the days ahead look hazy

What is Air Quality Index? What does it tell about the condition of air?

Fields of fire: Haryana sees big jump in stubble burning cases

Delhi air improves slightly but remains 'very poor' with AQI of 332

Delhi 'very poor' on Friday, study puts vehicular pollution as top reason

Nasa launches asteroid-deflecting spacecraft on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

SC asks govt to use statistical model of wind pattern to curb air pollution

Physical classes in schools, colleges to resume from Nov 29 in Delhi: Rai

Delhi air improves slightly but still toxic as ban on construction lifted

Fields of fire: Haryana sees big jump in stubble burning cases

First Published: Nov 25 2021 | 9:45 AM IST

Explore News

To read the full story, subscribe to BS Premium now, at just Rs 249/ month.

Key stories on business-standard.com are available only to BS Premium subscribers. Already a BS Premium subscriber?LOGIN NOW

Register to read more on Business-Standard.com