The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘very poor’ category as the overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 373 in the national capital, according to the data by SAFAR, which is regulated by the Ministry of Earth Science. 

The AQI was recorded at 459 in Anand Vihar at 7 am, as the air quality entered the ‘hazardous’ category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data said.

The air quality in Noida has entered the ‘severe’ category as the AQI is at 423. The AQI in Gurugram is at 339, classifying as ‘very poor’ air quality. Meanwhile, the air quality near Delhi’s International airport has also entered the ‘very poor’ category with AQI at 387.

An AQI between 0 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’.  

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the ‘Green Delhi‘ mobile application using which citizens can bring pollution-causing activities to the government’s notice.

The citizens can click pictures or make a video of pollution-causing activities, such as the burning of garbage, industrial pollution, dust, etc. and upload them on the application, the CM said.

The application will identify the location and the complaint will be automatically forwarded to the concerned department for time-bound redressal, he added. 

The Centre on Wednesday issued an ordinance, bringing into effect a new law to curb air pollution in the national capital. The central government, under the new law, has formed a commission for management of air quality in Delhi and NCR regions.