The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 302 at 11 pm, on November 7, 2018, which fell in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality started deteriorating rapidly from 7 pm. The AQI was 281 at 7 pm. It rose to 291 at 8 pm and further deteriorated to 294 at 9 pm and 296 at 10 pm, according to the CPCB.
Several areas showed a spike in air pollution. Areas like Anand Vihar, ITO and Jahangirpuri recorded very high pollution levels. Violations of the Supreme Court order were reported from Mayur Vihar Extension, Lajpat Nagar, Lutyens Delhi, IP Extension, Dwarka and Noida Sector 78, among other places. The police admitted that there were violations, adding that they would take serious legal action against those violating the apex court order.
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