CPCB Reports Dangerous Air Quality in Delhi

A thick layer of smog covered the national capital as pollution levels kept escalating. At 8 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 428, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

A local mentioned that daily activities were being impacted due to the rise in pollution.

Speaking to ANI, he said “The pollution has increased. We are facing breathing problems and irritation in the eyes. Earlier we used to go for running, but we are not even able to do that now.” 

A school student Raunak said that he had been coughing continuously due to the excessive pollution around. 

“I go for running daily. However these days with the increase in pollution, I have been coughing continuously which could also affect my lungs. If there is a controlled use of pollution and more of CNG based vehicles, the problem could be solved. However there is no cooperation by the people,” Raunak said. 

Prateek, another local said that the visibility had reduced, and people had started feeling suffocated. 

“The pollution level has increased a lot. The visibility on the roads have reduced, there is barely any visibility, our eyes burn and we have started feeling suffocated. The government needs to do something on this,” Prateek said. 

The AQI recorded in various locations on November 13 was alarmingly high: 470 at Anand Vihar, 469 at Ashok Vihar, 417 at ITO, and 451 at Rohini.

In response to the air quality crisis, the Central government, in consultation with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), has granted exemptions to certain industrial sectors from provisions under Section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Industries such as air cooler assembly, vehicle repair and servicing, bicycle manufacturing, bio-fertilizer production, cotton and woolen garment making, surgical and medical products assembly, among others, are now exempt.

The exemption applies to industrial plants with a pollution index score of up to 20, provided they inform the relevant State Pollution Control Boards or Pollution Control Committees in writing, as per the notification.

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