The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi crossed the 400 mark on Sunday, placing it in the 'hazardous' category. This escalation occurred two days after Diwali. As of 8:30 am, Delhi's AQI showed a dangerous level of air pollution, causing health risks for residents and those in nearby areas.
A heavy smog covered the city, with AQI readings above 300 in many zones. This situation made Delhi-NCR's PM2.5 levels exceed the World Health Organization's safe limits by over 50 times. According to data from AQICN, the air quality is considered 'poor' between 200-300, 'very poor' from 301-400, and 'severe' from 401-450. Levels above 450 are termed 'severe-plus,' creating severe health issues.
Throughout Saturday night, Delhi's AQI jumped from 327 to 447 within 12 hours. At 9 pm on Saturday, most areas recorded an AQI of 327. In areas like Anand Vihar, AQI exceeded 500 after 8:30 am, indicating 'hazardous' levels.
Specific areas monitored by the Sameer app showed varying AQI levels at 9 am on Sunday:
- Anand Vihar: 532 (hazardous)
- Alipur: 318 (hazardous)
- Punjabi Bagh: 381 (hazardous)
- Narela: 295 (very poor)
- RK Puram: 329 (hazardous)
- Bawana: 382 (hazardous)
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded the city's air quality as 'very poor' the day after Diwali. Most Delhi areas reported an AQI above 350, raising health concerns. A survey by 'LocalCircles' found that 69 percent of 21,000 respondents from Delhi and NCR areas reported respiratory issues, while 62 percent noted eye irritation.
Despite these measures, the air quality continued to degrade. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had implemented the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) in Delhi-NCR on October 21 after the region's AQI entered the 'very poor' category.
A heavy smog covered the city, with AQI readings above 300 in many zones. This situation made Delhi-NCR's PM2.5 levels exceed the World Health Organization's safe limits by over 50 times. According to data from AQICN, the air quality is considered 'poor' between 200-300, 'very poor' from 301-400, and 'severe' from 401-450. Levels above 450 are termed 'severe-plus,' creating severe health issues.
Throughout Saturday night, Delhi's AQI jumped from 327 to 447 within 12 hours. At 9 pm on Saturday, most areas recorded an AQI of 327. In areas like Anand Vihar, AQI exceeded 500 after 8:30 am, indicating 'hazardous' levels.
Specific areas monitored by the Sameer app showed varying AQI levels at 9 am on Sunday:
- Anand Vihar: 532 (hazardous)
- Alipur: 318 (hazardous)
- Punjabi Bagh: 381 (hazardous)
- Narela: 295 (very poor)
- RK Puram: 329 (hazardous)
- Bawana: 382 (hazardous)
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded the city's air quality as 'very poor' the day after Diwali. Most Delhi areas reported an AQI above 350, raising health concerns. A survey by 'LocalCircles' found that 69 percent of 21,000 respondents from Delhi and NCR areas reported respiratory issues, while 62 percent noted eye irritation.
Despite these measures, the air quality continued to degrade. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had implemented the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) in Delhi-NCR on October 21 after the region's AQI entered the 'very poor' category.
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