NCR air poor, pollution rises in Noida and Gurugram too
New Delhi: There has been no relief from air pollution in Delhi-NCR after Diwali. On the morning of Wednesday, November 11, the air in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram was recorded in the poor category. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data at 6 a.m., Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 299. Noida recorded an AQI of 276, while Gurugram recorded 295.
Pollution levels were not uniform across different parts of Delhi. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 303, which falls in the very poor category, while the AQI around India Gate was 242. In several other areas of the capital too, air quality has remained between the poor and very poor categories.
In view of the pollution situation, restrictions under the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are in force in Delhi-NCR. Under this, several strict measures have been taken to control pollution, including a ban on construction and demolition activities. Despite this, the expected improvement in air quality is not visible.
According to experts, after Diwali, smoke from firecrackers, vehicular emissions, construction activities and adverse weather conditions contribute to increased pollution. Amid poor air, children, the elderly and people suffering from respiratory problems have been advised to take special precautions.
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