Delhi air quality: National capital chokes ahead of Diwali, AQI crosses…
Delhi AQI at 339, slips to ‘very poor’ category. Ghaziabad (324), Noida (298), Gurugram (258) record poor to very poor AQI.
Delhi Air Quality: The air quality of the national capital continued to decline on Sunday as well, slipping to the ‘very poor’ from the ‘poor’ category. This morning, the capital city reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 339, with several monitoring stations indicating that AQI levels are approaching the “very harmful” zone. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated that the AQI reached 268 on Saturday, further raising concerns among the people living in the Delhi-NCR region ahead of Diwali. The bursting of firecrackers during the festive days will further deteriorate the air quality.
What Is The Aqi In Ghaziabad, Noida And Gurugram?
Neighbouring cities like Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurugram are also facing the heat, recording concerning AQI levels. In Ghaziabad, the AQI levels were 324 in the morning which indicates the ‘very poor’ category, while Noida and Gurugram reported AQIs of 298 and 258, respectively, in ‘poor’ category.
Today’s Air Quality Index (AQI)
| Location | AQI |
|---|---|
| Anand Vihar | 404 |
| Sirifort | 317 |
| RK Puram | 322 |
| Nehru Nagar | 310 |
| Dwarka Sector 8 | 327 |
| Ashok Vihar | 304 |
| Jahangirpuri | 314 |
| Vivek Vihar | 349 |
| Wazirpur | 361 |
| Bawana | 303 |
How Many Air Stations In The ‘Very Poor’ Zone?
As per reports, out of the 38 AQI stations in Delhi, nine are showing the “very poor” category. Some stations are about to enter the “severe” zone. The highest reported AQI was at Anand Vihar (389), the second is Wazirpur (351) followed by Bawana (309), Jahangirpuri (310), and several other areas such as Okhla, Vivek Vihar, and Dwarka, are all situated within a range of 303 to 310.
AQI Categories As Per CPCB Data
| AQI Range | Category |
|---|---|
| 0–50 | Good |
| 51–100 | Satisfactory |
| 101–200 | Moderate |
| 201–300 | Poor |
| 301–400 | Very Poor |
| 401–500 | Severe |
What Is The Main Cause Of Delhi-NCR Pollution?
Notably, the leading source of air pollution in Delhi-NCR remains transport emissions. Increasing vehicle numbers and construction activities are playing a major part in deteriorating the air quality in the region. As per experts, pollution levels are expected to rise further in the coming days.
What Is IMD’s Forecast For Delhi
The daytime temperature in Delhi on Saturday was 33.5°C, which was slightly above the normal temperature for the season. The night time temperature was settled at 19.6°C, above average.
According to the IMD, Sunday will see clear skies all day, with temperatures anticipated to stay stable.
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