Delhi AQI Remain In 'Poor' Category As Layer Of Haze Covers Parts Of Capital City (Photo: Screengrab/PTI/X) New Delhi: A layer of haze covered parts of Delhi on Wednesday morning, with lower visibility across the region. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) was reported to be in the 'poor' category at 216, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS). The air quality in Ghaziabad and Noida was also in the 'poor' category, while Gurugram was in the 'unhealthy' category. The 'poor' category includes AQI levels ranging from 201 to 300. The air quality in Delhi-NCR dropped significantly a day after the festival of Dussehra. As per the AQEWS, Delhi's AQI will remain in the 'poor' category till October 23. On Tuesday, the air quality in the national capital was in the 'moderate' category, with an AQI of 179. Residents are expected to witness no rain over the coming week, with the weather remaining clear on most days. On October 21, October 22 and October 23, the forecast reads, “mainly clear sky”, while on October 24 and October 25, it reads, “partly cloudy sky”. October 21: The maximum temperature is expected to range between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to range between 18 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius. October 22: The maximum temperature is expected to range between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to range between 18 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius. October 23: The maximum temperature is expected to range between 33 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to range between 18 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius. October 24: The maximum temperature is expected to range between 33 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to range between 18 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius. The Delhi government has lined up a series of measures to tackle winter air pollution, including a “No PUC, No Fuel” policy, restrictions on older vehicles registered outside the national capital, curbs on construction activity and a 50 per cent work-from-home arrangement for offices. Under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's winter action plan, the measures will come into effect from November 1 and remain in force until February 28, as the government seeks to tackle the annual deterioration in Delhi's air quality. Under the “No Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), No Fuel” policy, petrol pumps will not supply fuel to vehicles without a valid pollution certificate. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will support enforcement at fuel stations. The government will also restrict the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. CNG and electric vehicles will be exempt from this restriction. The government has announced strict restrictions on construction and demolition activities to control dust pollution. Dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction work will be prohibited from November 1 to January 31. A complete ban on construction and demolition activities will be imposed from December 10 to January 20. Sumit Sharma is a Deputy News Editor at Times Now with around a decade of experience across print, electronic, and digital media. Previously, he worke... View More