New Delhi: Delhi and the National Capital Region continued to grapple with unhealthy air on Thursday, October 23, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ range despite measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II.

As of 6 am, the overall AQI for the city stood at 362, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Several areas recorded alarmingly high levels: RK Puram at 362, Patparganj at 361, India Gate at 353, AIIMS at 342, and Akshardham at 350. Anand Vihar registered the highest reading in the city at 428, falling in the ‘severe’ category.

The persistent smog has reduced visibility across major hubs, prompting authorities to advise residents to restrict outdoor activity to essential tasks only.

The Commission for Air Q

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