NEW DELHI: The air quality in the Delhi-NCR remained in the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 267, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Residents across the region are also witnessing a noticeable change in weather conditions, with many experiencing unusual warmth in the month of February.
As per CPCB data, several areas recorded ‘very poor’ AQI levels. Anand Vihar registered an AQI of 317, Ashok Vihar 328, Bawana 333, Chandni Chowk 291, DTU 283, Dwarka Sector-8 252, IIT Delhi 228, ITO 277, Jahangirpuri 314, Mundka 357, Narela 344, North Campus 234, Rohini 335, Wazirpur 339, and IGI Airport (T3) recorded 192.
In the neighbouring region of Noida, air quality also remained poor at multiple locations. Noida Sector-125 recorded an AQI of 307, Sector-62 stood at 224, Sector-1 at 236, and Sector-116 at 263.