Kolkata's air quality raises health concerns for lung patients, say experts
Nov 06, 2023, 11:27 PM ISTEnvironmentalists noted that at one point, the AQI reached 200 PM2.5 in the Maidan area, as per WBPCB data.
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.
Delhi AQI: An AQI between zero 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".
On October 10, the court had demanded earmarking of 750 hectares of land by authorities for developing an alternative forest, saying it was needed for planned development in the interest of future generations, and the national capital "can't just be concrete all over".
Just a day earlier, AQI in the national capital was recorded at 256. Meanwhile, tahe second phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was implemented in Delhi to reduce the effect of increased pollution.
Meanwhile, an anti-air pollution drive will be launched today to keep the pollution in check in the national capital.
The national capital once again woke up to a 'Very Poor' air quality with the overall AQI recorded at 303. The Centre and the Delhi governments have taken steps to curb the air pollution as winter sets in. However, stubble burning in the neighbouring states is also on the rise.
Delhi AQI: Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 248 today. The panel therefore decided to invoke the measures under Stage II of GRAP in the entire NCR in addition to steps already taken under Stage I.
An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.
Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023: For their outstanding performance, the top three cities in each category are rewarded with cash prizes, trophies, and certificates every September 7.
The number of ‘poor' to 'severe' air quality days first four months’ period has come down by 37.03 per cent.
Chad, Iraq, Pakistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Kuwait, India, Egypt and Tajikistan were the top 10 most polluted countries while Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand met the World Health Organization (WHO) PM2.5 guideline (annual average of 5 Aug/m3 or less).
Delhi air quality: "Keeping in view this trend of improvement in the overall AQI of Delhi-NCR, the GRAP sub-committee decided to revoke actions under stage II of GRAP ('very poor' AQI) in the entire NCR with immediate effect," the statement said.
Delhi air quality: Curbs under Stage III included a ban on non-essential construction and demolition, closure of stone crushers and mining activities in Delhi-National Capital Region.
In December, Delhi's AQI slipped into the 'severe' category on two days, the lowest in the month since 2017.
Delhi air quality: AQI in the national capital read 363 at 8.10 am. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered ''poor'', 301 and 400 ''very poor'', and 401 and 500 ''severe''.
Diesel autos in NCR: Issuing the order, the Commission for Air Quality Management said the target was that only CNG and e-autos ply in the NCR from January 1, 2027.
The air quality in Delhi and NCR has improved following strong winds in the region causing a fall in temperature.
Delhi air quality: The city's 24-hour average AQI stood at 303 on Sunday, as was on Saturday. It was 346 on Friday and 295 on Thursday. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe.
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