Delhi air quality remains 'severe' for fourth consecutive day, AQI at 410
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'Severe' category on Sunday, with a slight reduction in the overall Air Quality Index (AQI), measuring 410, compared to 504 on Saturday. This information comes from the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India).
The SAFAR-India data revealed that air quality in the Lodhi Road area was at 385 (Very Poor), while in the Delhi University area, it was at 456 (Severe).
Drone camera footage from the Qutub Minar area depicted a dense layer of haze in the atmosphere.
One morning walker in Lodhi Garden expressed difficulties in breathing due to the increased pollution levels.
«The situation of pollution is extremely poor. It is difficult to breathe these days.
Several people used to come to Lodhi Garden earlier, but now only 10% of people are coming here. Pollution is at its maximum this year,» Manohar Lal said.
Another person, Ajay, said that the pollution is causing a burning sensation in the eyes.
«The situation of pollution is such that we are experiencing a burning sensation in our eyes.
The situation was better earlier, but now it is getting worse,» he added.
Noida experienced a similar situation as its air quality deteriorated to the 'severe' category, with an AQI of 466, according to SAFAR-India. Gurugram recorded an AQI of 392, keeping its air quality within the 'Very Poor' category.
Health experts emphasise that a recommended AQI for a healthy individual should be below 50.
