As the air quality continues to deteriorate in the national capital, experts urge authorities to implement stricter measures to combat pollution and raise public awareness about the health implications associated with poor air quality.
Delhiites have endured two consecutive days of poor air quality, with pollution levels reaching a reading of 234 today.
The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 18.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, one notch below the season's average, the weather department said. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius.
This improvement in air quality is a rare occurrence for Delhi, which typically battles high levels of pollutants, especially during the winter months when vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and construction dust combine with unfavourable weather conditions to deteriorate the air quality.
Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the government is looking to implement stricter curbs under Stage 3 of the Centre's air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR.
Delhi weather: The weather forecast indicates the likelihood of shallow to moderate fog and cold day conditions in certain areas of the national capital throughout the day. Meanwhile, an orange alert has also been issued for the day in Delhi.
This decision was after the Central government's withdrawal of anti-pollution measures under stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect. The CAQM had invoked actions under GRAP Stage-III last year on December 22 amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi.
The last day of 2023 in the national capital began with the air quality being in the 'Very Poor' category, with several areas recording 'Severe' AQI.
Delhi's AQI last entered the "poor" zone on December 6, recording a reading of 286. The city has not encountered a "severe" air day since November 24, when the AQI reached 415.
Delhi grapples with severe air pollution issues, especially during the winter months. The sources of pollution include vehicular emissions, industrial activities, construction dust, and the burning of agricultural residues in neighboring states.
Delhi continued to witness a 'Very Poor' air quality as the city's AQI hovered around the above 300 mark yet again. The overall AQI in the national capital was 349 at 7 am.
Delhi woke up to a 'Very Poor' air quality on Thursday morning, with haze surrounding the city.
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.
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.
Efforts are being made to tackle pollution and improve air quality in the region, amid ongoing concerns about the environmental impact on public health.
Following improvement in air quality, the Centre ordered the revocation of restrictions under Stage-III of GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect.
Delhi had witnessed rainfall on Monday evening, bringing slight relief to the residents from the 'Severe' air pollution. The air quality improved to 'Very Poor' category in several areas of the city this morning.
Several areas in Delhi recorded 'Severe' air quality early in the morning on Monday while some others witnessed 'Very Poor' air quality.
Several areas in Delhi woke up to 'Severe' air quality while some others witnessed 'Very Poor' AQI, slight improvement from yesterday.
The national capital's air quality remained in the 'Severe' category for the fourth day in a trot on Saturday. A thick haze engulfed the city in the morning, limiting the visibility.
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