AQI Deteriorates To ‘Very Poor’, Expected To Breach 400 Mark News24 –

Delhi Pollution: The air quality in the national capital slipped into the ‘very poor’ category again, marking a sharp rise from the previous days. The AQI was recorded as 381 at 6 am on Thursday, January 30, 2025, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). In view of the plummeting pollution levels, after Delhi reached an alarming AQI on Wednesday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked all measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts partly cloudy weather across the city till the 1st of February. The AQI is further expected to breach the 400 mark, falling into the ‘severe’ category in the coming days.

Restrictions Under GRAP Stage III

Despite a significant improvement in air quality earlier, recent weather conditions have contributed to the decline in AQI. Meanwhile, the residents are advised to stay indoors and take necessary precautions to minimize the exposure to harmful air quality. Restrictions put in place under GRAP Stage III include non-essential construction, diesel general sets & demolition activities, curb on burning practices, clampdown on operation of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, etc.

Cold Spell In Delhi

Amid inferior poor quality, Delhi is experiencing a chill-biting weather with many residents seen seeking refuge in night-shelter homes to stay warm.

Visuals From Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan Area

#WATCH | Delhi | People take refuge in night shelter homes as temperature dips in the national capital.

(Visuals from a night shelter located in the Sarai Kale Khan area) pic.twitter.com/EvrMgOl3qb

— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2025

AQI In Different Parts Of Delhi

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the following AQIs were reported in different parts of Delhi as of 6 am today: Okhla Phase 2 (396), Alipur (392), Rohini (408), ITO (376), Ashok Vihar (397), Shadipur (381), Mundka (453), Wazirpur (413), Jahangirpuri (402), Narela (415), DTU CPCB (366), R.K. Puram (375), Punjab Bagh (391), and Anand Vihar (394).