Delhi air pollution: Residents continue to suffer as AQI in city remains 'very poor'

NEW DELHI: The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 332 on Friday at 7 am, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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Specific areas of the Delhi showed alarming AQI levels: Anand Vihar recorded 393, Ashok Vihar 356, IGI Airport Road 322, and Jahangirpuri 381, highlighting the widespread air pollution across the city.




The deteriorating air conditions have sparked health concerns among residents, with many reporting issues such as difficulty breathing, eye irritation, and skin problems.

One resident shared their frustration, stating, "It has been many days since this problem has been going on. It has deteriorated over the last few days. The labor workers have been suffering a lot because of this... the government has failed to take any step.. we want to get rid of the pollution."

Another local spoke about the challenges of living in the city, saying, "Our eyes are burning.. it is getting difficult to breathe with each passing day. The pollution has increased a lot. There is barely any visibility; it is becoming difficult to live here with every passing day."

Thick smog was observed in various parts of the city, including Kalindi Kunj, India Gate, Akshardham Temple, and ITO Road, further underlining the severity of the situation.

The AQI in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category on the previous day as well.

In Agra, the AQI stood at 128, categorized as 'moderate,' but a dense fog blanketed the Taj Mahal, making it difficult for visitors to view the iconic monument.

Expressing disappointment, Anu, a photographer from Kerala, remarked, "I came here to see the Taj Mahal but there is barely any visibility. December has not even started and the conditions have already deteriorated a lot."

The CPCB classifies AQI levels as follows: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor), and 401-500 (severe).