Pollution Crisis Deepens In Delhi As AQI Crosses 400
What Happened
Delhi’s AQI ranged between 385 and 428 on November 2, with several areas recording very poor to severe pollution levels. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said enforcement teams checked 14,930 vehicles, issued 566 PUCC challans and inspected 300 construction sites on November 1. The Delhi Traffic Police separately checked 7,279 vehicles, turned back 714 and impounded 38 while enforcing pollution-related restrictions.
Key Takeaways
Delhi’s pollution has worsened sharply despite tighter enforcement. The official Delhi environment portal currently classifies the city’s overall air quality as “Very Poor,” underscoring the continuing pollution challenge.