Delhi pollution: Air quality deteriorates to 'severe' level, AQI crosses 400 in Anand Vihar; spike in Asthma patients

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The air quality in Delhi on Friday worsened in Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, and Bawana among others with AQI falling to the 'severe' category.

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Air quality index

Measure of air pollution
A layer of smog was seen blanketing many areas in the city. Mist or smog is expected to cover the city at night, according to an IMD forecast.
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An AQI is considered 'poor' between '200 and 300', 'very poor' at '301 and 400', 'severe' at '401-450,' and 450 and above is 'severe plus.'
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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 358 as of 8 am today.
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 in many places like Anand Vihar (457) Ashok Vihar (419) and Bawana (414).
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Megacity and union territory of India
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Bawana

Suburb of New Delhi, India
In areas like Punjabi Bagh, Wazirpur, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Rohini, Moti Bagh, and Patparganj, the air quality worsened with AQI hit the..
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Ashok Vihar

Neighborhood of Delhi in North West Delhi, India

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The air quality in Delhi on Friday worsened in Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, and Bawana among others with AQI falling to the 'severe' category.
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