Delhi NCR Air Pollution: As air pollution in Delhi continues to rise, the air is becoming toxic and suffocating. The AQI reached 252 today and will continue to rise as temperatures drop as winter progresses. Therefore, people have been advised to remain vigilant and protect themselves from air pollution.
The air in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad is becoming poisonous, and people are suffocating due to air pollution. The increasing air pollution is a matter of concern because for the last 4 days, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi-NCR has been recorded at 252. A blanket of smog is spread around Dwarka, Akshardham, Dilshad Garden, Mundka, and India Gate, where air pollution is very high. Many areas of Delhi are in the red zone, but Ghaziabad is more polluted than they are. After this, the air of Noida is polluted.
Diwali is around the corner
The capital is gearing up for Diwali celebrations this weekend. The permission for bursting green firecrackers this Diwali has added zing to the excitement and festive mood. However, the dipping air quality ahead of the festival is threatening to play spoiler. Air quality in the capital, as well as the National Capital Region (NCR), has fallen to the ‘inferior’ category, creating concerns for both the public and the administration. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was measured at 367 this morning.
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Poor Air Quality in Delhi-NCR
Many parts of the Delhi-NCR region registered air quality below substandard levels this morning. Ghaziabad remained the most polluted city, followed by Noida and Delhi. In Ghaziabad, the AQI reached 301, which is considered “very poor”. The Loni area recorded an AQI of 352, very close to the “severe” category, while Sanjay Nagar recorded an AQI of 288, Indirapuram 280, and Vasundhara 284. PM10 levels also reached 307 on October 16, 254 on October 15, and 261 on October 14.
Delhi NCR Air Pollution News
The situation in Noida was no better. Sector 125 recorded an AQI of 337, Sector 116 recorded an AQI of 269, and Sector 1 recorded an AQI of 257, while Sector 62 recorded an AQI of 218. The situation in Delhi was also concerning. According to the official data, the Anand Vihar area recorded the worst air quality this morning, with AQI hitting 365, falling in the “severe” category. The AQI was recorded at 333 in Wazirpur, 306 in Bawana, and 283 in Mundka.
Notably, the AQI reading is categorised under various categories — as Good (0-50), Satisfactory (51-100), Moderately Polluted (101-200), Poor (201-300), Very Poor (301-400), and Severe (401-500). The Meteorological Department and environmental experts believe that slow wind speeds and dropping temperatures are the main reasons behind pollutants filling the air, making it toxic, particularly for the elderly and children. with source – IANS
How will the weather be in Delhi-NCR?
Talking about the weather in Delhi and adjacent Noida, the maximum temperature is around 32, and the minimum temperature is around 19, and mornings and evenings have become cooler. Although the weather is clear, fog will begin to appear in the mornings and evenings in the coming days. After Diwali, a western disturbance may activate on October 21st, bringing light clouds to the sky.
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