Delhi's air quality further deteriorated on Tuesday and was recorded in the 'very poor' category, with the authorities predicting a rise in pollution levels over the next two days.
In the World Health Organisation’s rankings of air pollution, Indian cities claim 14 of the top 15 spots.
Even as residents of the national capital contend with a poor air quality index, the bursting of crackers on Diwali will escalate health hazards over the next few days, experts say.
The national capital's air quality was on the brink of turning severe on Thursday due to stubble burning in the adjoining regions and unfavorable meteorological conditions, authorities said.
Air pollutants trigger allergies, cough, lung infections, high blood pressure, asthma, anxiety, fatigue diabetes, heart disease and even irreversible lung damage.
As parts of the Bhalswa landfill site continued to burn slowly, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation announced a slew of measures that it will take for remediation of the over 60-metre high dump.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
The 'Air Quality Early Warning System' is designed to predict extreme air pollution events and give alerts to take necessary steps as per Centre's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Stringent actions have been implemented under the emergency plan as the air quality of Delhi currently lies in the poor category.
Stringent actions have been implemented under the emergency plan as the air quality of Delhi currently lies in the poor category.
Currently the air quality is in the poor category but authorities have predicted that it would reach the 'very poor' category in the next couple of days. Starting Monday, October 15, GRAP will be in action in Delhi, here's what it means for you:
The Centre had removed a JNU professor, accused of sexual harassment, from the EPCA back in July.
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