New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The national capital continued to reel under 'very poor' average air quality with an index value recorded at 353 on Wednesday, as people had no respite from the toxic air situation.
The air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category may cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure, while the elderly, children and those already facing pulmonary issues, are likely to be more vulnerable in the situation.
On Wednesday, the places that registered highest AQI levels in Delhi include Nehru Nagar 415, Jahangirpuri 404, Pusa (DPCC) 401, Sirifort 398 and ITO 387.
According to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), "the air quality is likely to be in the 'Very Poor' category from Thursday to Saturday."The c...