Delhi, Air Quality Index

Delhi pollution: Air quality still very poor, not likely to get better soon
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in 'very poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 346 on Saturday as compared to 331 a day earlier. No improvement in air quality is expected over the next few days.
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At 346, Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; likely to persist for 3 more days
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category for the seventh consecutive day with an AQI of 346. Unfavorable weather conditions are likely to keep the city's air quality in the 'very poor' range for the next three days.
Delhi continues to breathe in 'very poor' air with AQI 346
People continued to breathe in polluted air across Delhi, as the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday pegged under the 'very poor' quality, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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