Overview

• Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 243 at 2 pm on October 16, placing the city in the 'poor' category, according to CPCB data.
• Real-time readings showed multiple localities in the 'very poor' range, including Wazirpur at 342 and Anand Vihar at 361, as reported by the Early Warning System.
• CAQM activated Stage 1 measures under the Graded Response Action Plan earlier this week after AQI readings reached 211.
• A CAG audit found 13 of 24 DPCC continuous monitoring stations were not sited per CPCB criteria, raising concerns about data representativeness.
• Health advisories urged residents to wear masks, limit time outdoors and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise as pollution levels rose.