Delhi, November 13: The air quality in Delhi continues to be poor, and there is no relief for people in the city anytime soon. According to an ANI update, the Air Quality Index (AQI), at Lodhi Road is at PM 10 level at 286 and PM 2.5 level at 373, in 'Poor' and 'Very Poor' categories respectively. Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates A Day After Diwali, Air Pollution at 'Hazardous' Level.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 “moderate”, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor”, and 401 and 500 “severe”

Delhi’s air quality turned severe by Monday evening as the pollution level increased again due to unfavourable meteorological conditions. The ban on entry of heavy vehicles was imposed from November 8 till November 11 but was later extended by a day by the Supreme Court-appointed agency on the recommendations of a Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)-led task force, which reviews the national capital's air quality.

(With additional inputs from PTI)

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