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.
The National Capital Region (NCR) has been battling ‘severe’ air pollution over the past few days. Stage IV of GRAP was invoked in Delhi-NCR on Sunday in view of the worsening air quality.
Thick layer of haze engulfed the national capital for the sixth consecutive day as the city woke up to yet another morning of toxic air with an AQI falling under the 'Severe' category. The persistent air pollution has risen the health concerns for the people.
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The thick layer of toxic cover in the national capital has forced the young and elderly to stick indoors. The toxic air has triggered health concerns for the people.
Delhi has been witnessing a thick layer of toxic cover for nearly five days. The air quality remained in the 'severe' category even on Saturday morning, which has triggered health concerns for the younger and elderly.
Delhi air quality: According to an analysis conducted by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, the capital experiences peak pollution usually from November 1 to November 15 when the number of stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana increase.
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".
Earlier, the national capital's air quality remained 'very poor' for the fourth straight day as the pollution levels entered the 'severe' zone in parts of the city with the air quality index (AQI) at 336.
Noida witnessed air quality in 'very poor' category as well with AQI soaring to 322. According to the AQI scale, the air quality check between 0 and 50 is 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 450 'severe'.
According to the AQI scale, the air quality check between 0 and 50 is "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 450 "severe".
Meanwhile, Noida's AQI stood at 255 with air quality remaining in 'poor' category as well while the air quality in Gurugram was slightly better remaining in 'moderate' category with AQI at 200.
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 'Moderate' category indicates that the air quality poses no immediate risk to the general population and is suitable for outdoor activities, as well as for people with respiratory conditions, although caution is still advised.
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.
This deterioration in air quality has raised concerns among residents and health experts, who are bracing themselves for the annual battle with poor air and its associated health issues.
In a surprise change of weather, Delhi-NCR witnessed dense fog giving an experience of the arrival of winter. The temperature dropped to 15 degrees Celsius in the region.
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'.
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