India, Dec. 28 -- Air quality in the Capital deteriorated sharply on Saturday, edging close to the 'severe' mark, with the average AQI recorded at 385.
As pollution levels spiked, at least 20 air quality monitoring stations across the city logged readings in the severe category, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 385 at 4 pm, in the 'very poor' category, compared to 332 on Friday.
On Thursday, the AQI was recorded at 234 at 4 pm, in the poor category, according to the CPCB. The city witnessed relatively better air quality on Wednesday and Thursday, before pollution levels began to spike once again from Friday, with AQI readings nearing the severe category.
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