New Delhi: Delhi continued to choke under toxic air on Saturday, recording its ninth consecutive day in the ‘very poor’ category. The city’s 24-hour average AQI settled at 370, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Of the 38 functional monitoring stations, 11 logged AQI above 400—classified as ‘severe’. These included stations at DTU, Bawana, Anand Vihar, Mundka, Narela, Rohini, Vivek Vihar, among others.
Recent AQI trend:
- Saturday: 370
- Friday: 374
- Thursday: 391
- Wednesday: 392
- Tuesday: 374
- Monday: 351
Pollution Sources
According to IITM Pune’s Decision Support System:
- Vehicular emissions: 14.9% on Saturday, projected to rise to 19.1% on Sunday
- Stubble burning: 2.8% on Saturday, projected at 2.6% for Sunday
Farm Fire Count (Friday)
- Punjab: 30
- Haryana: 11
- Uttar Pradesh: 250
Weather Updates
- Minimum temperature: 11.8°C (0.5°C below normal)
- Maximum temperature: 23.7°C (0.6°C above normal)
- Sunday forecast: Moderate fog; max 26°C, min 11°C