Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 | Last Update : 12:31 AM IST
Air Quality Index less than 300 in parts of Delhi
On October 9, the Supreme Court banned the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and NCR till November 1, to reduce high levels of pollution.
The Air Quality Index in Delhi's RK Puram area was marked at 239, in ITO it was marked at 251 (Very unhealthy) and in Anand Vihar it was marked at 569 (Hazardous).
Post Diwali celebrations, the national capital woke up to an AQI of above 400 which is considered to be in the 'severe' category.
Air quality over the last two days has improved, giving residents a reason to smile.
On October 9, the Supreme Court banned the sale of firecrackers in
