The trend continues in Delhi and Gurugram, as their air qualities continue to worsen with the growing retention of particulate matter. Meanwhile, the southern states show a contrasted air quality.
Pollution Watch brings you the measure of Air Quality Index (AQI) in major cities across the country.
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The AQI is measured by taking into account the PM (particulate matter). The pollution of a place is measured either in PM10 or PM2.5, depending on which particle is more dominant in the air in that place.
PM10 is the particle which is 10 micrometers or less in diameter and PM2.5 is the finer particle with a diameter measuring 2.5 micrometers or less.
PM2.5 is considered more harmful since it is finer and can travel more deeply into the lungs and cause very harmful effects. These tiny particles in the air reduce visibility and cause the air to appear hazy when their levels are high.
| 0-30 | Good | |
| 31- 60 | Satisfactory | |
| 61- 90 | Moderate | |
| 91- 120 | Poor | |
| 121- 250 | Very Poor | |
| Beyond 250 | Severe |
*All levels are measured in PM2.5
DELHI
Mandir Marg- 337
Shantipath- 300
R.K. Puram- 377
Shanti Niketan- 300
Dwarka- 375
HARYANA
Gurugram- 372
Faridabad- 346
Rohtak- 155
MUMBAI
Pirojshanagar- 83
MPCB Bandra- 109
Bandra East- 143
Lower Parel- 106
BENGALURU
BTM Layout- 157
BWSSB- 58
Peenya- 62
Saneguravahalli- 65
The pollution level figures are as per the data taken on Saturday between 11:00 and 12:00 IST unless mentioned otherwise. The NGT has formed a committee to look for ways to combat the growing hazards for air pollution in Delhi.