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Delhi Chokes: Air Quality Plummets to 'Very Poor'
2 Nov
Summary
- Delhi's air quality dropped to 'very poor' category for the first time this season.
- Pollution levels rose sharply, with AQI reaching 307 after a brief respite.
- Farm fires in Punjab and Haryana contribute to the worsening air quality.
The air quality in Delhi has significantly declined, entering the "very poor" category for the first time this season. The city experienced a thick haze on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 307. This marks a sharp deterioration from the previous week, which saw cleaner air following rainfall.
Contributing factors to the renewed pollution surge include an increase in PM2.5 and PM10 particles. Satellite data indicates a substantial number of farm fires in Punjab and Haryana between October 1 and November 1. Meteorologists predict that unfavorable weather conditions will persist for the next seven to ten days, leading to a worsening smog situation across Delhi-NCR.
