Panchkula, Oct. 21 -- Air quality remained 'poor' across much of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, with Khora in Ghaziabad district recording the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of 317 in the 'very poor' category, while Delhi registered 245, Greater Noida 280, Noida 249 and Gurugram 216, according to the NCR air quality bulletin.
The bulletin, issued at 4 pm, based on average air quality readings over the preceding 24 hours, showed that 17 of the 31 monitored cities and towns recorded 'poor' air quality, while Khora was the only location in the 'very poor' category.
Among the worst-affected locations were Baraut (288), Hapur (258), Khurja and Muzaffarnagar (257 each), Baghpat (254), Charkhi Dadri (248) and Bhiwadi ...