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Delhi AQI continues to worsen; CAQM invokes Stage III curbs under GRAP

Delhi recorded hazardous smog on Friday with AQI rising to 404 in the ‘severe’ category. Several areas crossed 400 as CAQM enforced GRAP-III curbs. The Supreme Court has directed Punjab and Haryana to file reports on steps to curb stubble burning amid worsening pollution

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An aerial of the city skyline covered in smog at national capital region. Pic/PTI

An aerial of the city skyline covered in smog at national capital region. Pic/PTI

The weather conditions in Delhi do not seem to be getting better, as the national capital on Friday woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog. The air quality in Delhi showed no improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 397, which is categorised as 'very poor'. The AQI at 7 am was 399, only a point less than touching the 'severe' category mark.

As reported by news agency ANI, the AQI recorded in the national capital at 4:00 pm was 404, categorised as 'severe' air quality.

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