The CPCB recorded AQI of 302 at Anand Vihar, 193 at Chandni Chowk, 280 at ITO, 273 at IGI Airport, 321 at Wazipur, 239 at Lodhi Road and 312 at Narela.
Ahead of Diwali, Delhi will get some reduction from air pollution in comparison with stifling figures final season. According to the Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB), the nationwide capital’s common Air Quality Index (AQI) was measured at 271 this morning, a light enchancment from yesterday.
Every 12 months, the Delhi air turns into poisonous round Diwali and AQI hits 400. This 12 months, the scenario seems to be in management regardless of the AQI remaining within the ‘poor ’ category. The CPCB recorded AQI of 302 at Anand Vihar, 193 at Chandni Chowk, 280 at ITO, 273 at IGI Airport, 321 at Wazipur, 239 at Lodhi Road and 312 at Narela.
On Tuesday, Delhi’s 24-hour AQI was at 304. Weather consultants stated that fluctuation within the wind pace has saved air pollution ranges in the previous couple of days. “This wind pattern has kept stubble-burning smoke away from reaching the national capital. Although the wind speed was moderate in the afternoon, it has calmed since then. The improvement in air quality is largely due to this wind pattern,” Mahesh Palawat of Skymet Weather Services instructed PTI.
Delhi authorities has imposed a firecracker ban given the growing air pollution within the metropolis. Environment Minister Gopal Rai lately reported 19,005 kg of firecrackers seized in raids throughout town. He stated that 79 instances had been registered in opposition to those that violated the ban.
On Monday, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders reported 108 incidents of stubble burning had been recorded in Punjab. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva condemned the inefficiency of the Delhi authorities in addressing the scenario.
“Pollution is worsening in Delhi, now regarded as the world’s most polluted capital city. Upon learning that the Punjab CM was present here today, we requested a meeting. AAP’s leadership continually attempts to shield the Punjab government. If they still aren’t controlling stubble burning in Punjab, it’s political. Many are suffering from related health issues today,” he stated.
