The National Capital Region is once again facing a severe air pollution crisis, with air quality dropping to hazardous levels on Monday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) across Delhi reached a concerning 397, bordering on the ‘Severe’ category. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reveals that 20 out of 39 monitoring stations in the capital reported AQI readings within the Severe bracket, signaling a widespread environmental emergency.
The city of Noida experienced even more dire conditions, with its AQI soaring to 413, unequivocally placing it in the Severe category. Several other areas within the Delhi-NCR also reported alarmingly high pollution levels. Jahangirpuri recorded an AQI of 455, making it a significant hotspot. Other heavily polluted zones included Rohini (458), Delhi Technological University (444), Anand Vihar (442), Bawana (439), Ashok Vihar (436), Burari (433), Alipur (412), ITO (409), and Dwarka (401). These persistent high readings underscore the pervasive and dangerous air quality across much of the region.