Minor relief but air quality in Delhi remains in 'very poor' category

The air quality in Delhi improved slightly on Monday morning but stayed in the ‘very poor’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 345 as of 8 am, down from 391 recorded the previous day.

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 379, Alipur 360, Ashok Vihar 367, Bawana 412, Burari Crossing 389, Chandni Chowk 360, Dwarka Sector-8 356, ITO 367, Jahangirpuri 389, Mundka 378, Narela 368, Okhla Phase 2 348, Patparganj 376, Punjabi Bagh 324, RK Puram 363, Rohini 390 and Sonia Vihar 369.

Speaking to ANI, a resident, Rahul, said the city’s pollution is very high, causing breathing difficulties and eye irritation.