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Rain worsens pollution, Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category

Rain worsens pollution, Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category
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By PTI Feb 2, 2019 7:00:42 PM IST (Updated)

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category after light rains slowed dispersion of pollutants and worsened the pollution situation in the national capital, authorities said on Saturday.

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category after light rains slowed dispersion of pollutants and worsened the pollution situation in the national capital, authorities said on Saturday.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall air quality index (AQI) of the city was at 332, which falls in the 'very poor' category.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and between 401 and 500 'severe'.
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