Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI at 319
December 09, 2023 12:13 ISTThe IMD has predicted a clear sky during the day while the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 25 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has predicted a clear sky during the day while the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 25 degrees Celsius.
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.
The prognosis for the next two days is not bright with the share of stubble burning to rise to 25 per cent of Delhi's AQI coupled with a decrease in wind speed that will cause the AQI to plummet to the 'severe' category in the next two days
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kolkata was recorded at 343, which falls in the 'very poor' category, at the green zone Fort William automated air monitoring station at 11 pm, according to the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) official.
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'. An AQI above 500 falls in the 'severe plus' category.
The Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority are considering regulating use of private vehicles if the pollution level in the national capital deteriorated.
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