Delhi-NCR chokes under heavy smog, several stations record AQI above 400

New Delhi: Several parts of Delhi recorded severe air pollution on Sunday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 400-mark at multiple monitoring stations as a dense layer of smog continued to cover the national capital.

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, IIT Delhi recorded the highest AQI of 425, followed by ITO at 415. The Commonwealth Sports Complex registered 403, while Delhi University's North Campus and Pusa recorded 402 each. Burari Crossing reported an AQI of 400.

Other monitoring stations also reported very poor air quality, with Punjabi Bagh recording 386, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) 383 and Akshardham 365. Anand Vihar registered 365, while RK Puram stood at 339. Okhla Phase-2 and Maidan Garhi recorded 330 and 325, respectively.

Across the National Capital Region (NCR), Noida recorded an AQI of 313, followed by Gurugram at 324 and Faridabad at 311. Ghaziabad and Greater Noida reported readings of 294 and 283, respectively.

The thick smog also reduced visibility in several areas, raising concerns over the worsening pollution situation.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country in the coming days.

With IANS inputs