NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital remains a concern as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stays in the 'severe' category for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday morning.
The overall AQI of Delhi stood at 428 in the ‘severe’ category at around 7.30 am., as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
CPCB data showed that most areas reported air quality in the severe category, with AQI levels above 400.
Key locations recorded severe pollution levels, including Anand Vihar at 457, Ashok Vihar at 466, Aya Nagar at 426, Bawana at 471, Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range at 415, Dwarka Sector 8 at 445, and Dilshad Garden at 448.
Other areas showed similarly alarming figures: 411 at ITO, 466 in Jahangirpuri, 419 near Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, 434 on Mandir Marg, 463 in Mundka, 402 in Najafgarh, 444 in Narela, and 442 in Nehru Nagar.
Further hotspots included North Campus DU at 427, NSIT Dwarka at 410, Okhla Phase 2 at 409, Patparganj at 439, Punjabi Bagh at 442, Pusa at 407, RK Puram at 434, Rohini at 449, Shadipur at 457, Siri Fort at 405, Sonia Vihar at 440, Vivek Vihar at 454, and Wazirpur at 463.
The hazardous pollution levels are triggering serious health issues, including respiratory problems, eye irritation, and an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Track pollution level in your cityAccording to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), over 14 locations in Delhi recorded AQI levels exceeding 400 on Sunday.
Visuals from the city reveal dense smog blanketing the skyline.
GRAP-IIIIn response, the Delhi government has enforced a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) to curb emissions.
The restriction came into effect on Friday and aims to mitigate the worsening pollution levels.
As per the government directive, violators will face penalties under Section 194(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, which includes a fine of Rs 20,000.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered the activation of GRAP-III across Delhi-NCR on Friday at 8 am, following a sharp spike in pollution levels that pushed Delhi's AQI into the 'severe' category. This measure seeks to prevent further degradation of air quality in the region.
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