New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- : Air quality deteriorated in the national capital with the rise of pollutants in the atmosphere on Thursday.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 254 in ITO and 246 in Patparganj, both in the 'poor' category, as per the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.
"Vehicular pollution needs to be controlled. We used to come at 6 am for a morning walk but now we have started coming at 5 am while the pollution level is low. The public should be aware and move to CNG and electric vehicles. The government is taking steps but public awareness is important as well," said Anil Sharma.
Another resident of the city told ANI that if the Odd-Even rule is imposed in the national capital it would certainly bring down...