At AQI of 493, Delhi faces worst pollution of the season; GRAP-IV curbs in place

Delhi’s air quality on Monday plummeted to alarming levels, with the city recording its highest average 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) for the season at 493, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin.
Out of the 36 air monitoring stations across the national capital, 13 reported AQI readings at the extreme levels of 499 or 500, indicating hazardous air conditions.
These stations include locations such as India Gate, Mundka, Najafgarh, Dwarka, Siri Fort, Punjabi Bagh, North Campus, and Rohini.