Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor'; world's second most polluted city today

The AQI of Delhi was 329 at 8 AM, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency SAFAR

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BS Web Team New Delhi
After slipping into the 'severe' category on Thursday evening, Delhi's air on Friday morning was 'very poor' with an overall AQI of 329. 

The AQI of Delhi was 329 at 8 AM, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency SAFAR. The neighbouring cities of Noida (351), and Gurugram (324) also reported "very poor" air quality.

Readings below 50 are considered safe, 51 and 100 are "satisfactory" and anything above 300 is considered hazardous or "severe".

First Published: Oct 28 2022 | 10:56 AM IST

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