Delhi's air quality index hits 165, the worst in 62 days amid dry weather
- The air quality index AQI in Delhi reached 165 on Sunday night, the worst level recorded in 62 days since July 19.
- Officials attribute the decline in air quality to slow wind speeds, local emissions & a lack of rain forecast.
- Six of the 45 monitoring stations recorded poor air quality, with Indira Gandhi International Airport among the affected areas.
- Delhi recorded cleaner air recently, with 12 days in the satisfactory category and 8 days in the moderate category during September.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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