Thick Blanket of Smog Engulfs Delhi as AQI Crosses 400 Mark

Delhi pollution has worsened over the last few days. According to reports, many parts of the city have experienced above 400 to 500 levels of AQI. A thick blanket of smog was seen covering Delhi city on Friday.

According to morning reports, the AQI stood at 387. By latest reports, suggesting afternoon levels, the AQI has crossed 400. According to real time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) increased to 389 at 8 am, up from 367 on Thursday, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category.

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On Thursday, the situation was the same. According to the 4 pm bulletin of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s average AQI for a 24 hour period on Thursday was 369. Wednesday’s reading of 377 was marginally higher than this.

On Monday, the AQI was 324, but it stayed over 350 on Tuesday, showing that air quality has steadily got worse over the last several days. Reports suggest that, if pollution levels rise following Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Delhi government is exploring cloud seeding for the artificial rain.