Since last week, when the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) activated GRAP Stage 3 restrictions, Delhi's air pollution situation has been stagnant. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 5:30 am on November 19, the national capital had an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 386, which is in the 'very poor' level.

Sixteen of the 39 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi-NCR scored an AQI in the 'severe' category, which is higher than 400. With an AQI of 446 on a 500-measurement scale, Wazirpur had the poorest air quality, while Bawana station had an AQI of 444. The AQI in Jahangirpuri was 442. The stations in the 430-440 AQI range were Chandni Chowk, Ashok Vihar, DTU, and Vivek Vihar.

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