OPINION | STOP BLAME GAME ON DELHI AIR POLLUTION
India | November 14, 2023 16:39 ISTOn November 11, AQI in several cities of Punjab was around 100, but after Diwali, AQI was 169 in Patiala, 166 in Ludhiana, 161 in Amritsar and 167 in Sangrur.
On November 11, AQI in several cities of Punjab was around 100, but after Diwali, AQI was 169 in Patiala, 166 in Ludhiana, 161 in Amritsar and 167 in Sangrur.
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'Severe' category. The city woke up once again to smog, limiting the visibility.
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'Severe' category. The city woke up once again to smog, limiting the visibility. A similar situation was witnessed yesterday when Delhi was engulfed with a thick layer of mist for the most part of the day.
Delhi's 24-hour average PM10 concentration on Diwali (Sunday) stood at 430 micrograms per cubic meter, an increase from 322 micrograms per cubic meter last year, and 748 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021, the DPCC report showed.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai called a meeting with the officers of the Department at the Secretariat to review the pollution, a day after the Diwali celebrations in the city.
Diwali was celebrated with fervour across the country on Sunday. The sky in the national capital was seen in smog this morning, pushing back the 'Poor' air quality to 'Very Poor' category.
After Diwali, it is now quite likely that the city will once again see an increase in pollution levels, making it difficult for the residents of the city to breathe.
Diwali is being celebrated today with fervour and bliss all across the country. Delhi entered this auspicious day with the 'Poor' air quality, witnessing no significant change since yesterday. Some areas of the national capital also witnessed 'Moderate' air quality.
Delhi had been engulfed in thick smog for over a week, however, after the rain lashed the city and nearby areas on early Friday, the situation improved significantly with AQI now dropping to the 'Poor' category.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the decision has been taken as there has been a notable improvement in the city's air quality due to rain.
The Supreme Court talked tough over the issue of air pollution and asked the governments to take immediate measures to stop farm fires and bring down the pollution levels in the national capital region. Delhi had been covered under thick mist since last week. The rain improved the situation today.
Delhi air pollution: During the hearing, the top court made it clear that the farm fires must stop in states. The apex court also set the date of the next hearing on November 21.
Delhi air pollution levels can be high during the winter months for a number of reasons, including dust and vehicular pollution, dry-cold weather, stubble burning, burning crop residues after the harvest season, and commuting. Cold air is denser and moves slower than warm air, so it traps pollution.
DPCC chairman Ashwani Kumar came under attack after the smog tower installed at Connaught Place was found non-functional. Kejriwal recommended the suspension after Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to the CM to take action against Kumar.
Delhi has been reeling under 'Severe' category air pollution for several days. The Supreme Court directed the Punjab government to take steps "immediately" to stop the stubble burning in the state.
The national capital has been gasping for breath for the last several days as the air quality fell under the 'Severe' category. Delhi's AQI improved slightly on Tuesday, bringing it down to 'Very poor' category.
Delhi Air Pollution Updates: All the government efforts to control pollution in Delhi are proving to be in vain... In the last 24 hours, the average air quality index of Delhi has been 421, which is said to be extremely bad.
Delhi has been witnessing air pollution levels falling under the 'Severe' category. Thick layer of mist has surrounded the city for nearly a week. Arvind Kejriwal held a review meeting today in connection with the pollution.
Delhi has been witnessing thick cover of mist for the last one week, compelling the residents to be left gasping for breath while also triggering severe health concerns. The doctors have urged the people to take precautions while moving out and put on mask to avoid problems. AAP has blamed Haryana.
The air quality in the national capital has remained in the 'Severe' category for several days, triggering health concerns among people, especially among the youth and the elderly. The doctors have also expressed concerns over the issue.
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