Lockdown reduces pollution; AQI in Delhi turns 'good' from 'hazardous'

The national capital on Saturday witnessed cleanest air quality of the year so far with the overall AQI at 42, under the 'good' category

The sun shone bright in a cloudless blue sky in the national capital which recorded a significant drop in the mercury on Saturday due to intermittent rains over the last two days.

The city and its surrounding areas also recorded lowest concentrations of PM10, particulate matter 10 micrometers or less in diameter, since August 18 last year.

At 10 am, PM10 levels in Delhi-NCR stood at 32.5 microgram per cubic meter, the lowest since 15.9 g/m3 recorded on August 18 last year.

The national capital on Saturday witnessed cleanest air quality of the year so far with the overall AQI at 42, under