Delhi AQI at 490: Best and worst hours to step outside amid toxic air pollution

Delhi pollution updates: The CPCB advised people to minimise travelling during the hours when AQI is in the ‘severe’ or ‘poor’ category.

Updated on: Nov 18, 2024, 19:38:54 IST

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Amid rising levels of air pollution in Delhi and its adjoining areas, the AQI figures on Monday morning touched a record high at 484 despite control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction at public projects.

Areas like Dwarka Sector 8, Najafgarh, Nehru Nagar and Mundka, reported a maximum AQI level of 500. (Vipin Kumar/HT file)

In the wake of the plummeting air quality, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) advised people to minimise travelling during the hours when AQI is in the ‘severe’ or ‘poor’ category.

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To ensure that residents can navigate the city safely, here’s a concise guide on the best and worst hours for stepping out in the national capital, as per Breezometer.

RK Puram

Best hour to travel - 1 pm to 2 pm

Worst hour to travel - 5 pm to 6 pm

Najafgarh

Best hour to travel - 2 pm to 3 pm

Worst hour to travel - 7 pm to 8 pm

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Anand Vihar

Best hour to travel - 12 noon to 1 pm

Worst hour to travel - 6 pm to 7 pm

Mundka

Best hour to travel - 12 noon to 1 pm

Worst hour to travel - 6 pm to 7 pm

Sonia Vihar

Best hour to travel - 1 pm to 2 pm

Worst hour to travel - 7 pm to 8 pm

Rohini

Best hour to travel - 1 pm to 2 pm

Worst hour to travel - 10 pm to 11 pm

Dwarka Sector 9

Best hour to travel - 1 pm to 2 pm

Worst hour to travel - 5 pm to 6 pm

Delhi AQI today: Pollution level worsens

Delhi's air quality hit a new low on Monday with an Air Quality Index of 484 at 8 am and further deteriorating to 490 by 1 pm.

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Some monitoring stations, including Dwarka Sector 8, Najafgarh, Nehru Nagar and Mundka, reported a maximum AQI level of 500, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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