New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Air quality in the national capital showed marginal improvement on Wednesday but continued to remain in the "very poor" category, as dense to moderate fog gripped several parts of the city and sharply reduced visibility during the early morning hours.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained alarmingly high across key locations in Delhi. The ITO area recorded an AQI of 374, while India Gate registered 354, both categorised as "very poor," even as Republic Day parade rehearsals continued amid the hazardous conditions.
Sarai Kale Khan reported an AQI of 360, Ghazipur NH-24 stood at 368, and the Indira Gandhi International Airport also recorded an AQI of 368...