Delhi AQI at 3,000 or 300?
The confusing nature of Delhi's air pollution levels has caused widespread confusion among residents, as both government and independent platforms report vastly different Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers. While government monitoring systems show figures in the 300 range, independent websites have reported values reaching up to 3,000.
This disparity has prompted questions about which platform is providing accurate information or if they are employing different measurement techniques. The discrepancy arises from the distinct systems used to calculate AQI - India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) utilizes the National Air Quality Index, while international platforms like IQAir employ the US AQI system.
Although both systems convert pollutant concentrations into numerical scores, their methodologies, measurement periods, and data sources differ, leading to varying AQI readings.
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