Delhi's air quality turns 'hazardous' with AQI at 494
Delhi's air quality has reached hazardous levels with an AQI of 494, prompting concerns over public health and visibility. AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused the Central Pollution Control Board of manipulating data, citing a report that suggests actual pollution levels are significantly higher than reported.
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The severe pollution crisis in India's capital highlights the ongoing struggle between public health, environmental policy, and political accountability.
NEW DELHI: Delhi's air quality plunged to the severe range on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 494 at 7:31 am.Dense fog combined with pollution enveloped the national capital, reducing visibility in several areas, while multiple monitoring stations recorded severe pollution levels.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), IIT Delhi recorded one of the highest AQI readings at 488. It was followed by ITO at 455, Anand Vihar at 419, Rohini at 413 and Rajokri Border at 402, with all these areas falling in the severe category.Several other parts of the city also reported very poor air quality.
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