Even as a thick layer of fog blanketed the city on a lazy Sunday, the AQI was recorded in the Very Poor range, at 345, in the RK Puram-Munirka area at 8 am on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The city s Air Quality Index (AQI) at 6 pm was 312 which is in the “very poor” category. - Delhi Records Season’s Coldest Morning On Sunday, Air Quality Very Poor
The NGT directed multiple states to maximize efforts in improving air quality, emphasizing efficient use of funds from NCAP and the 15th Finance Commission. Concerned over varying AQI levels in cities like Delhi and Punjab, the tribunal noted underutilization of allocated funds and stressed their prompt and specific use for air quality enhancement. States were instructed to submit progress reports within eight weeks, with the next hearing set for December 19.
The air quality in Noida and Ghaziabad deteriorated on Thursday, with the AQI inching towards 'very poor'. Find out more about the current temperature and air quality in the region.