Delhi Air Pollution Continues To Worsen As AQI Levels Indicate 'Severe' Conditions

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category on Wednesday. The air quality in Delhi was classified as 'very poor' with an AQI of 301 according to the CPCB's measurement on Wednesday at 7am.

The CPCB data displayed different AQI levels at various places: 254 at Lodhi Road, 298 at IGI Airport (T3), and 298 at Okhla Phase and 250 at DTU, while Pusa had 281.

However, many parts of Delhi are still facing 'severe' air pollution, with Ashok Vihar at 316, Anand Vihar at 311, ITO at 316, Wazirpur at 331, Vivek Vihar at 318, and Shadipur at 375.

India Gate area faced dense smog conditions, with air quality readings reaching dangerous levels. The heavy pollution greatly reduced visibility, making it challenging to identify tall buildings in the vicinity.

On Monday, as per the directive from the Commission for Air Quality Management, the Education Department of the Delhi Government ordered all schools in the capital to enforce the recommended measures.

The Delhi Government's Department of Education has ordered all school principals, including those from government-aided, privately recognized institutions, NDMC, MCD, and Delhi Cantonment Board schools, to start hybrid mode classes for all students immediately. This directive will be upheld until further orders are received, in compliance with the CAQM guidelines.