A dense layer of smog enveloped the national capital on Saturday morning, pushing the air quality index (AQI) to 397, just below the ‘severe’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

CPCB data showed 21 monitoring stations recorded AQI readings above 400, placing them in the ‘severe’ range. Wazirpur registered the highest at 445, followed by Vivek Vihar (444), Jahangirpuri (442), Anand Vihar (439), and Ashok Vihar and Rohini (437 each). Other hotspots included Narela (432), Pratapganj (431), Mundka (430), and ITO, Bawana, and Nehru Nagar (429 each).

Areas such as Chandni Chowk and Punjabi Bagh recorded 423, Siri Fort and Sonia Vihar 424, while Burari Crossing, Karni Singh Shooting Range, North Campus, RK Puram, and Okhla Phase 2 reported AQI between 404 and 414.

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