The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 256 on Thursday, up from 243 on Wednesday and 220 on Tuesday. Neighbouring towns were not much better off Ghaziabad’s AQI was 235, 230 at Gurgaon and 260 at Greater Noida.
Delhi s air quality index (AQI) has reached the very poor level for the first time this season due to low temperatures, calm winds, and rising farm fires in neighboring states. Experts warn that the AQI is likely to remain very poor until at least Wednesday. Of the 36 air stations in Delhi, 24 had readings in the very poor zone, while two were in the severe zone. Farm fires in Punjab and Haryana are also contributing to the spike in pollution levels. | Latest News India
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Haryana, in the entire season, last year saw 3661 cases of farm fires. In 2021, the number of stubble burning cases was almost double at 6987 and in 2020, the number was 4202.