Delhi AQI Remains Poor at 223, GRAP Stage-I Measures Enforced

Delhi's air quality stayed poor at an AQI of 223, showing only a marginal improvement from 226, with GRAP Stage-I measures enforced.

Stunning view of India Gate beautifully lit up at night in New Delhi, India.
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Delhi's air quality index stood at 223 on Friday, placing it in the poor zone. The reading was better than 226 from the previous day, but the capital remained in the poor category.

The GRAP Stage-I measures stayed in force across Delhi-NCR. The anti-pollution protocol continued during the period of poor air quality.

The latest reading kept Delhi's AQI within the poor range. The small change did not move the index out of that bracket. The enforcement continued across the wider region. The national capital's air quality stayed poor.