Thick Layer of Smog Engulfs Parts of Delhi With AQI in ‘Very Poor’

New Delhi: air quality in national capital was in 'very poor' category on Monday morning, with a thick layer of smog covering several parts of city.

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 at 9 am. However, at least two wear stations out of 39 in city -- Bawana and Jahangirpuri -- reported 'severe' quality air at 401 and 412, respectively.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a minimum temperature of 17.6 degrees Celsius at 9 am, three tches above season's aver.

maximum temperature is likely to settle at 32 degrees Celsius, it said.

humidity level was at 96 per cent at 8.30 am.

According to AQI classifications, a range of 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate, 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe.' 

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