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In Photos: No respite for Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'

Updated On: 21 November, 2025 02:14 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Delhi breathed 'very poor' air on Friday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 370, a marginal drop from 391 the day before, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). (Pics/PTI)

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Earlier, officials predicted that the air quality could slip into the 'severe' category

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Earlier, officials predicted that the air quality could slip into the 'severe' category

According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'

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According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'

A total of 23 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded 'very poor' air quality while 13 recorded 'severe' pollution levels, the CPCB's Sameer app showed

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A total of 23 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded 'very poor' air quality while 13 recorded 'severe' pollution levels, the CPCB's Sameer app showed

Wazirpur recorded the highest AQI at 442. R K Puram, Bawana, Anand Vihar, Jahangir Puri and Rohini recorded readings above 400

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Wazirpur recorded the highest AQI at 442. R K Puram, Bawana, Anand Vihar, Jahangir Puri and Rohini recorded readings above 400

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 11.2 degrees Celsius, 1.1 notches below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

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Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 11.2 degrees Celsius, 1.1 notches below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

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