Delhi air 'very poor'; state govt questions construction at Central Vista

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 342 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi's air remained polluted on Thursday as the state government issued a notice protesting construction work at the Central Vista project site despite its ban on demolitions and building.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 342 --'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'.

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai asked the the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to respond to the ongoing construction at the Central Vista project site despite a ban by Thursday.