Delhi's air is twice as bad as Beijing's air. Delhi AQI touched the maximum levels on Thursday morning, with some areas recording an air quality index of 999, which falls under the "hazardous" category As of October 2017, experts in several monitoring stations have reportedly measured an air quality index (AQI) of 999. Air in Delhi turned "Hazardous" during Diwali on Sunday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded 999 at Patparganj. Smog prevailed in the national capital on Sunday. New Delhi, November 3 Air quality index (AQI) in Delhi touched the 'hazardous' level of 999, an air quality monitor said, pushing the city back into the “severe” plus category after a bri IIT Kanpur. In December–January 2015, in Delhi, an average PM 2.5 level of 226 μg/m 3 was noted by US embassy monitors in Delhi. By: ABP News Bureau Updated: 15 November 2020, 9:39 AM (IST) The Air Quality Index touched 999 in Delhi's Rohini area after Diwali. I think we are heading towards Delhi recording the most polluted day in the history of world!! Supervised by Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya & Prof. Mukesh Sharma. On Sunday, the Air Quality Index in Delhi was recorded at 999 at several places. This figure was recorded at around 5 am in the morning today. Just when we thought this year the post-Diwali trauma would be different, the AQI in the national capital has spiked up to as high as 999. The effect of cold northwest winds is now visible in parts of eastern India. New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Air in Delhi turned “Hazardous” during Diwali on Sunday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded 999 at Mother Dairy in Patparganj area.Emission from firecrackers and stubble burning in adjoining areas of National Capital Region increased the pollution level. The situation is expected to be worsen in coming week. Find out New Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) with real-time air pollution level of PM2.5, PM10, temperature, humidity and noise in Delhi, India. The situation is expected to be worsen in coming week. Punjabi Bagh, Delhi overall air quality index is n/a Punjabi Bagh, Delhi PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter) AQI is 122 - Punjabi Bagh, Delhi PM 10 (respirable particulate matter) AQI is 70 - Punjabi Bagh, Delhi NO 2 (nitrogen dioxide) AQI is 20 - Punjabi Bagh, Delhi SO 2 (sulfur dioxide) AQI is 10 - Punjabi Bagh, Delhi O 3 (ozone) AQI is 9 - Punjabi Bagh, Delhi CO (carbon monoxide) AQI is 7 - The Air Quality Index 999 was recorded at RKpuram in Delhi. New Delhi: Air in Delhi turned “Hazardous” during Diwali on Sunday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded 999 at Mother Dairy in Patparganj area.Emission from firecrackers and stubble burning in adjoining areas of the National Capital Region increased the pollution level. Emission from firecrackers and stubble burning in adjoining areas of National Capital Region (NCR) increased the pollution level. Delhi Pollution: AQI in RK Puram recorded at 999. New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital touched the ‘Hazardous’ level early on Wednesday morning. What does this mean? Air quality index (AQI) in Delhi touched the ‘hazardous’ level of 999, an air quality monitor said. City. A quick glance at the air quality index numbers for most of North India, including Delhi NCR, and you’ll find the number anywhere between 300 and 999—well, 999, because most readings can’t go beyond 999—the limitation of technology, perhaps. New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Air in Delhi turned "Hazardous" during Diwali on Sunday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded 999 at Mother Dairy in Patparganj area. Worse on Thursday interests have been the case the National Capital Region increased the level. 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