AQI Update: Delhi’s Air Quality Improves As Mumbai Worsens; Check AQIs Of Other Major Cities In India

With the arrival of the winter season in India, densely populated cities are back to making headlines for worsening pollution and alarming Air Quality Index (AQI). From North to South and East to West, many places nationwide are experiencing horrible polluted conditions this year. Unfortunately, this is just the beginning and the situation may worsen if efficient steps are not implemented. To know about AQI updates of major cities in India, read on.

Here Are The AQI Updates For Delhi, Mumbai & Other Places In India

Residents living in different Indian cities are highlighting the issues and raising questions on social media platforms. In addition, they are sharing pictures of toxic, smog-covered surroundings, showing the miserable conditions in many areas. Here are some pictures and updates shared by Netizens.

Delhi and neighbouring areas are facing a miserable time since the past 2-3 weeks. With a dip in temperature and surge in pollution, Delhiites are waking up to surroundings covered in blankets of toxic air and smog. The visibility often gets disrupted as well. Residents started falling sick with a surge in demand for masks, air purifiers, and nebulisers.

The only good news here is that Delhi’s AQI has improved to a small extent. Though it continues to be India’s most polluted city, its AQI reached the ‘poor’ category.

Mumbai’s AQI is reportedly worsening every passing day. Mumbaikars are shocked to see smog-covered skies all around. Some pictures on social media show how bridges and buildings established far away are completely invisible due to air pollution. This city’s AQI was recorded as 121.

Navi Mumbai’s air quality is degrading as well. People are complaining about the same on social media and asking authorities to address the significant concern.

Also read: Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor,’ Anand Vihar And Narela Among Worst Affected; Here Are Some Precautions To Take

Air Quality Index Of Other Cities

Apart from Mumbai and Delhi, cities such as Kolkata, Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai’s AQI have dipped down terribly.

According to a report by Livemint, here are the AQI updates of different places.

• Ahmedabad: 114
• Bengaluru: 73
• Chennai: 106
• Hyderabad: 153
• Kolkata: 186
• Pune: 108

Also read: Mumbai’s AQI Crosses 200 During Diwali Festivities; City Hospitals Report Surge In Respiratory Illness Cases

Some Indian states with worrisome AQI are Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Stay safe everyone and take precautions.

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