The Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday improved from 'severe' to 'poor' category, providing some relief to the citizens of Delhi. The AQI in Delhi was recorded at 221, falling from 'severe' to 'poor' category. Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 218 & PM 10 at 217, both in the 'poor' category in the Lodhi Road area, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data. The air quality index in Wazipur and Mundka were recorded at 437 and 458 (severe category) respectively. It also urged the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to randomly check three-wheelers running on polluting fuels and file a report on the same.

Source: dna November 17, 2019 02:58 UTC