The effect of the bad air of Delhi-NCR is now visible in Banaras. As the evening progresses, the visibility has reduced due to a sheet of light mist in the sky. Apart from this, the city's air quality index also reached 159. Due to this, Banaras has reached the Yellow Zone.

According to data released by IQ Air, the city's air quality index reached 159 on Wednesday. At the same time, according to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI of Banaras was 94. The figures of Ardali Bazaar and BHU were made public from the four air quality stations running in the city. The monitoring station of Maldahia and Bhelupur was closed. AQI 91 of Ardli Bazaar and AQI 97 of BHU were recorded. Due to pollution, the visibility on the banks of the Ganges was reduced as the evening progressed. The scene across the Ganges was not visible at all.