Air Quality in Delhi deteriorates

It was reported that on Thursday (4^th November) , the air quality in Delhi deteriorated. The air quality index is rated as 'very poor.' The first fog- dominated  morning of the season has also been recorded in Delhi, according to the India Meteorological Department.

On Thursday, the average Air quality index in Delhi was 382. The biggest contaminating particles in Delhi are PM 2.5 and PM 10. Delhi's average Air quality index was 314 on Wednesday. It is apparent from this that Delhi's air quality is deteriorating. On Thursday morning, visibility at Indira Gandhi Airport and Safdarjung Airstrip was in the range of 600 to 800 meters, according to the Meteorological Department.

 

But in the other end, the Meteorological Department's 'Safar' monitoring system, which examines air quality, predicts that the air quality in Delhi will remain poor even if no firecrackers are blown off on Diwali day.

However, with the crackers being burst, the air quality would deteriorate. According to 'Safar' projections, even if half as many firecrackers are set off this year as last, the level of PM 2.5 in Delhi's air will still be 'excessive.'

 

With firecrackers blown off, the AQI in Delhi is expected to rise above 500. At most reporting stations in Delhi, the AQI had reached 400 by 9 p.m. A reading of 300 to 400 on the AQI scale is regarded very poor.

At the same time, individuals in several parts of Delhi have complained of burning eyes and sore throats, according to a report by the news agency PTI. Evening 7 p.m. onwards, firecrackers were busted in Lajpat Nagar, Burari, Paschim Vihar, and Shahdara areas of Delhi City.

Firecrackers Ban in Delhi until 1^st Jan 2022:

The use of firecrackers is now prohibited in the capital city of Delhi until January 1, 2022.

Loud crackers have been blown in numerous areas of Gurugram and Faridabad, according to PTI.

Ban of Firecrackers in Bordering State

The Haryana government, on the other hand, banned the sale of firecrackers in 14 districts, including those bordering Delhi, on Sunday.

Other causes of Air Pollution in and nearby Delhi

Stubble burning is currently responsible for up to 25% of pollution. 

If the wind is blowing from the north-west, the pollution situation in Delhi may worsen. 

If the wind blows in this direction, there will be 35 percent pollution due to stubble on Friday, and 40 percent on Saturday, according to the journey's projections.

Pics of Stubble Burning: Courtesy twitter.com posts.

Pic of Indian Parliament: Courtesy https://rajyasabha.nic.in/