Air quality remains ‘poor’ in Delhi

Feb 09, 2020

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): The air quality of national capital took a major hit due to a combination of factors. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data and System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), major pollutants in Delhi’s Lodhi Road area were PM 2.5 at 203 and PM 10 at 214 both in ‘poor’ category. Higher value of AQI indicates greater level of air pollution and health concern. A layer of smog also blankets Delhi on February 09.