The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the “poor” category on Monday and is likely to improve in the coming days as there is a possibility of scattered rain and winds, authorities has said.
Data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said that the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was 255.
The CPCB said 25 areas in the capital recorded “poor” air quality, while it was “very poor” in two areas.
The Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting said the air quality will remain in the “poor” category on Tuesday as well, but scattered rain and strong winds will improve the situation.