Delhi air quality poor; data says over 1,700 vehicles impounded in 20 days

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 208 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi's air quality was 'poor' on Thursday, as data revealed that over 1,700 old vehicles were impounded in the last 20 days to curb pollution. 

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 208 --'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'.

The data said that the Delhi government from November 17 till December 6 impounded 1,754 vehicles, including diesel cars older than ten years or petrol cars over 15 years old to curb vehicular pollution in