Delhi AQI at 319, no rain weakens hopes of relief from pollution
New Delhi: Air pollution has risen again in the national capital Delhi. On Thursday morning, the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 319, which falls in the very poor category. A day earlier, on Wednesday, the AQI was 299. This means that after a marginal improvement, air quality deteriorated again. According to Central Pollution Control Board data, by 6:30 am, 36 of Delhi’s 58 monitoring stations had recorded AQI levels above 300.
The situation was more worrying in several areas. At IIT Delhi, the AQI reached 413, which is in the severe category. Jafarpur and ITO recorded 394, Pusa 382 and Burari Crossing 378. Due to the persistently poor air, children, the elderly and people dealing with respiratory problems are being advised to take special precautions.
Amid the pollution, hopes of relief are also weak for now. The India Meteorological Department has not forecast rain in Delhi until 15 November. With dry weather and wind speed not being favourable, pollutant particles may remain suspended in the atmosphere. However, due to a western disturbance, weather conditions may change in the Himalayan regions, but no major impact is expected in the plains.
After Diwali, smoke from firecrackers, vehicular emissions, stubble burning and adverse weather conditions have worsened the pollution problem. In this situation, experts are emphasising control at emission sources and strict compliance with pollution-related restrictions.
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