The number of days with harmful air quality in Delhi has risen this year, surpassing figures from the previous years. From January 1 to November 18, there were 122 days when the air quality index (AQI) exceeded 201, compared to 116 days during the same period in 2023.
In contrast, the number of days when the AQI ranged between 0 and 200 stood at 201 this year, slightly lower than 206 days recorded last year.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI levels between 0 and 200 are divided into three categories good (0-50), satisfactory (51-100), and moderate (101-200).
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