On Thursday, Mumbai recorded an AQI of 22, while Delhi recorded 52. According to SAFAR, the AQI of Mumbai will continue to remain in the ‘good’ category for the next two days.
Unusual surge in Delhi s pollution levels during second wave lockdown: Study - Pollution levels in Delhi surged particularly between April 24 and May 2, when a rapid increase in Covid-related mortality and morbidity was recorded.
The increase in PM2.5 followed the steep surge in infection count and the peak mortality period (around 400 deaths per day) and directly coincided with peak levels of PM2.5.