Delhi air quality worsens, Air Quality Index climbs to 483

The air quality in the Delhi-NCR region has deteriorated further, breaching the severe-plus level with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 483 as of 7 AM today.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI at Delhi’s Bawana station was recorded at 495, while IGI Airport and Punjabi Bagh both recorded 494, Anand Vihar at 487, Wazirpur at 485, and Shadipur at



475.

Shallow to moderate fog was observed during the early morning hours today in different parts of the national capital.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that Delhi and NCR are likely to experience smog and shallow fog during the night and morning hours over the next two days.