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.
Air Pollution: The former environment minister said in January 2014, an expert steering committee on Air Pollution and Health Related Issues was set up and it submitted its report in August 2015. Delhi's air quality plummeted to the severe plus category on Friday morning.
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.
Centre on Thursday imposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as the air quality in the city deteriorated and entered the 'severe' category. The decision to run extra trips of metro train aims to encourage people to avoid private vehicles.
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At a meeting to review the air quality situation in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that the pollution levels are only "expected to increase further" owing to unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions.
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".
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.
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.
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.
The Principal Secretary discussed in detail about various measures being undertaken to reduce the impact of different sources of air pollution. He also said that strict implementation of the actions listed in the GRAP by all concerned is critical to prevent the worsening of air quality.
Delhi air quality: The Centre's sub-committee on GRAP noted that there has been a sudden dip in air quality parameters in the region which pushed Delhi's AQI to 212 which shows poor category.
The weather department has predicted a partly cloudy sky for Sunday in the national capital.
Delhi has witnessed ‘'Good to Moderate' Air Quality Index on all 31 days of July this year, the best during this period since 2019.
Delhi air quality: Delhi on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 31.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, and a minimum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Delhi weather: The India Meteorological Department has also predicted overcast conditions in several regions of the city during the day.
Delhi Air Quality: The number of days listed as "Good to Moderate" on the Air Quality Index (AQI) increased significantly in Delhi during the first half of the current year.
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