As Air Pollution Hits Severe Levels In Delhi, AAP Pins Blame On UP Buses

With Diwali still a week away, the air quality in the national capital region has already taken a big hit in recent days. On Sunday, Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 265, according to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 9 am.

However, as per the CPCB data, the AQI was worse in Anand Vihar, with a reading of 454, falling in the 'severe' category. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

Amid the worsening air quality, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday said one of the biggest contributors to pollution in the Anand Vihar area is the influx of buses from other states. She said the Delhi government will engage with the Uttar Pradesh government to implement anti-pollution measures at their bus depot near the national capital.