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Delhi Air Quality: Post-Diwali Smog Grips Capital
11 Nov
Summary
- Delhi's AQI stood at 299 in the 'poor' category on Wednesday morning.
- Air quality deteriorated significantly after Diwali celebrations due to fog and falling temperatures.
- Government deployed water sprinklers, but many areas remain in 'very poor' air quality.
Delhi's air quality saw a slight improvement on Wednesday morning, with the national capital recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 299, placing it in the 'poor' category. However, this follows a significant decline in air quality following Diwali celebrations over the weekend.
The persistent pollution is compounded by falling temperatures and moderate fog, creating challenging conditions. The Delhi government has initiated measures, including the deployment of water sprinklers across the state, to mitigate the impact of particulate matter.
Despite these efforts, several air quality monitoring stations continue to report levels in the 'very poor' category. Chhawla recorded the highest AQI at 396, with many other locations also experiencing unhealthy air. Neighboring NCR cities like Noida and Gurugram also reported 'poor' air quality.
Previously, Delhi's AQI was 307 on Tuesday, and on Monday, it reached 'severe' levels above 400. The India Meteorological Department reported a morning temperature of 20°C with sunny conditions. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classification, AQI values between 201-300 are 'poor'.
