India achieved a 19.3% reduction in particulate pollution in 2022, the second-largest global decrease after Bangladesh, according to the "Air Quality Life Index" 2024 report by EPIC. This drop has increased the average life expectancy of Indians by one year.
It is crucial to address and improve air quality to protect lung health, as poor air quality can have long-term consequences on a person's respiratory function and overall well-being.
Delhi faces its coldest spell of the winter with a minimum temperature of 3.5 degrees Celsius, marking the season's lowest. The Central Pollution Control Board records a 'severe' Air Quality Index (AQI) at 447, accompanied by dense fog, the longest this season.
The restrictions under Stage III of anti-pollution measures have been reimposed in the Delhi-National Capital Region due to the deterioration of air quality into the severe category.
Key locations such as IGI Airport (T3), New Moti Bagh, and Punjabi Bagh register 'very poor' air quality, with AQI ranging from 355 to 397. Notably, areas like ITO, Anand Vihar, and Ashok Vihar hit the 'severe' category, recording AQI levels of 400 to 415.
The IMD has predicted a clear sky during the day while the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 25 degrees Celsius.
The National Capital Region (NCR), encompassing Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad, is experiencing 'severe'' pollution levels. Earlier this week, Delhi's air quality was categorized as 'Severe' on Monday morning with an AQI of 307 at nine o'clock.
On Sunday, a mainly clear sky and shallow fog are likely to take place in Delhi, and dense fog is likely from Monday onwards. Delhi's relative humidity on Sunday was noted at 100 per cent at 8.30 am with no rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours, the weather office said.
Delhi's air quality remained in 'very poor' category on Saturday. The locals woke up to a thick layer of haze and some even complained of breathing issues.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on November 29 that, with a slight improvement in air quality, the ban on construction and demolition activities has been lifted.
The delicate tie between air quality and kidney health must be paid attention to in the big weave of health. In doing so, we have to guard ourselves as closely against the invisible dangers that are all around us, that we filter out of the air when we inhale.
The BSPCB's proactive measures underline the urgency of addressing the air quality crisis in the state and reflect a commitment to mitigating the health risks associated with poor air quality.
The NGT pointed out that cities in Punjab are "engulfed in smoke" and asked if there was any improvement in the situation in the state. Punjab and the northeastern states, including the national capital region have been reeling under massive air pollution for over a week.
The national capital region received light rainfall on early Friday. Delhi has been witnessing 'Severe' air quality for nearly one week as thick layer of smog engulfed the city. The visibility improved significantly early Friday morning as the rain lashed the city at night.
The decision to implement the odd-even scheme will be made only after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order," Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, adding that the matter will be next heard on Friday.
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All schools of the district Gautam Budha Nagar are directed to follow the implementation of Graded Responses Action Plan Stage-IV order by discontinuing physical classes from Pre-School to Class 9 till November 10 as air quality remains poor, Noida DM said in an order.
Environmentalists noted that at one point, the AQI reached 200 PM2.5 in the Maidan area, as per WBPCB data.
According to the locals, the under-construction bridges and buildings are one of the reasons behind the deteriorating air quality. The officials have announced measures to tackle the problem.
Nearly 10,000 cases of paddy stubble burning has taken place in Punjab this year. On November 2 alone, 1,921 stubble burning cases came from Punjab. Stubble burning is taking place in Sangrur, Taran Taran, Ferozepur, Mansa and Patiala districts.
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