New Delhi: People residing in the national capital were breathing polluted air for the third consecutive day on Saturday with overall AQI at 326, which falls in the `very poor` category, at 9 in the morning.
At Lodhi Road, the AQI was 317 while in Chandni Chowk, the pollution level was around 346. Around IIT Delhi and Airport Terminal 3, the AQI was 319 and 328 respectively, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)Residents complained of suffocation and eye irritation and urged the government to take requisite measures.”
Our marathon was cancelled a few days back because of the spike in air pollution. I feel suffocated while cycling. My children are also affected by air pollution,” said a resident of the city.
Bureau Report
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