New Delhi: Delhi witnessed yet one more day of poisonous air on Sunday, with the Air High quality Index (AQI) remaining within the ‘very poor’ class for the second consecutive day. At 6 am, the general AQI was recorded at 386, as per knowledge from the Central Air pollution Management Board (CPCB).
Elements of town had been coated by a dense layer of smog, decreasing visibility and imposing the strict implementation of GRAP Stage IV measures.
AQI readings from varied components of Delhi highlighted the severity of the state of affairs: Okhla Section 2 (388), Alipur (407), Rohini (423), ITO (382), Ashok Vihar (339), Wajipur (432), Shadipur (387), Mundka (426), Jahangirpuri (437), Narela (472), DTU (352), R.Ok. Puram (462), Anand Vihar (423), Pusa (377), and Punjabi Bagh (417). Notably, a number of areas approached or exceeded the “extreme” threshold of 400.
The India Meteorological Division (IMD) reported a slight rise in Delhi-NCR’s minimal temperatures, starting from 7 levels Celcius to 9 levels Celcius, with most temperatures hovering between 21-23 levels Celcius.
The IMD warned that the smoggy circumstances could persist within the coming days, with a possible intensification of the chilly wave. Early mornings are anticipated to witness diminished visibility and chilly circumstances.
Whereas the AQI has barely improved from the ‘extreme’ to ‘very poor’ class, a big enchancment seems unlikely attributable to unfavourable climate circumstances. Extended publicity to such air poses critical well being dangers, particularly for weak teams.
The wind velocity on Saturday night was 4 kmph making it tough for pollution to disperse. Within the coming days, Delhi could expertise continued poor air high quality attributable to chilly waves and unfavourable climate circumstances.
Authorities have urged residents to minimise outside actions and cling to anti-pollution measures.
The CPCB emphasised the well being hazards of AQIs above 400, warning of grave penalties for all residents if air pollution ranges persist.
