Delhi’s Battle with Air Quality: Unmasking the Delhi Pollution Crisis
Delhi, NCR Air Pollution Latest News: The Delhi government has declared an early winter recess for schools due to the ongoing severe air quality conditions.
In light of the persistently high levels of air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court issued a directive on Tuesday, instructing the Punjab government to cease the practice of stubble burning. Additionally, the apex court directed the states of Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to immediately halt stubble burning. At 6 am on Wednesday, the overall air quality in Delhi was still categorized as ‘very poor,’ based on data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 356, having previously surpassed 400 (reaching the ‘severe’ category) in recent days. Currently, Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been put into effect in the national capital due to the city’s air quality deteriorating to the ‘severe plus’ category.
Delhi Air Pollution: Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)
Live Updates on Delhi Air Pollution: Pollution levels in the capital have slightly decreased, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) now falling into the 'very poor' category.
Live Updates on Delhi Pollution: Pollution levels in Delhi saw a slight decrease on Tuesday morning, shifting from the ‘severe’ category to the ‘very poor’ category after five consecutive days of poor air quality, as reported by monitoring agencies. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was 395 on Tuesday, indicating a modest improvement compared to the AQI of 421 recorded on Monday.
According to BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla, it is evident that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) should issue an apology to the public following criticism from the Supreme Court. He asserts that AAP’s performance has been lacking, leading to the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi. Poonawalla highlights the fact that prior to coming to power in Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP leader, consistently attributed air quality issues to stubble burning in Punjab and promised a swift resolution once in office. However, he points out that stubble burning cases have surged by nearly 750 percent. Poonawalla concludes by emphasizing that Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP have been quick to blame others without fulfilling their own responsibilities.
FAQs of New Delhi Air Quality Index
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What is the current Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi ?
The real-time air quality in New Delhi is 480 (SEVERE) AQI now. This was last updated 2pm 8 Nov 2023 .
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What is the current concentration of PM2.5 in New Delhi? Should I be worried?
The current PM2.5 concentration in New Delhi stands at 313 µg/m³, which exceeds the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended 24-hour mean threshold of 15 µg/m³ by a factor of 12.52.
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What season is the worst air quality in New Delhi?
Generally, the air quality at New Delhi starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.
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When was the worst air quality at New Delhi in the last 24 hrs
The worst air quality index was 586 at 10:00 PM during last 24 hrs.
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What should I take care of before going outdoor when New Delhi AQI is very high
You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in New Delhi until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.
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How can office going people or anyone avoid air pollution in New Delhi?
Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.
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What are the primary causes of outdoor and indoor air pollution in New Delhi?
(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.
(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.
