Delhi AQI / Air quality remains very poor at 379, Punjabi Bagh records 458
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Delhi continued to battle severe air pollution on November 4, with the overall AQI reaching 379, placing it in the 'very poor' category. Punjabi Bagh recorded the highest AQI at 458, while 21 monitoring stations reported hazardous pollution levels. The Delhi government also raised concerns over stubble burning in Punjab.
New Delhi, Nov 4: Delhi continued to battle toxic air on Wednesday, November 4, as air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with the overall AQI recorded at 379, according to the CPCB. Several parts of the national capital witnessed severe pollution levels, raising concerns over public health.
According to pollution monitoring data, Punjabi Bagh recorded the worst air quality with an AQI of 458, placing it in the 'severe' category. Jahangirpuri also reported an alarming AQI of 450, while the IIT Delhi area recorded 446. Out of Delhi's 59 air quality monitoring stations, 21 reported hazardous pollution levels.
Thick smog and fog engulfed several parts of the city during the morning, reducing visibility and making commuting difficult. Vehicle emissions, construction dust and unfavourable weather conditions have further contributed to the deteriorating air quality.
Amid the worsening air quality, the Delhi government has blamed stubble burning in Punjab for contributing to the pollution crisis. Delhi's Environment Ministry expressed concern over the continuing incidents of farm fires in Punjab. According to the minister, out of 798 stubble-burning incidents identified across various states on November 3, as many as 584 were reported in Punjab.
According to pollution monitoring data, Punjabi Bagh recorded the worst air quality with an AQI of 458, placing it in the 'severe' category. Jahangirpuri also reported an alarming AQI of 450, while the IIT Delhi area recorded 446. Out of Delhi's 59 air quality monitoring stations, 21 reported hazardous pollution levels.
Thick smog and fog engulfed several parts of the city during the morning, reducing visibility and making commuting difficult. Vehicle emissions, construction dust and unfavourable weather conditions have further contributed to the deteriorating air quality.
Amid the worsening air quality, the Delhi government has blamed stubble burning in Punjab for contributing to the pollution crisis. Delhi's Environment Ministry expressed concern over the continuing incidents of farm fires in Punjab. According to the minister, out of 798 stubble-burning incidents identified across various states on November 3, as many as 584 were reported in Punjab.
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Meanwhile, Delhi recorded slightly above-normal minimum temperatures on Wednesday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature at Safdarjung, the city's primary weather station, settled at 16.1 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees above the seasonal average.
Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 16.9 degrees Celsius, while Lodhi Road registered 16.1 degrees Celsius, 3.1 degrees above normal. The Ridge station recorded 16.4 degrees Celsius, 0.7 degrees below normal, while Ayanagar reported 16.6 degrees Celsius, 0.4 degrees above the seasonal average.
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No rainfall was recorded at any of Delhi's five weather stations during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Wednesday.
Delhi's AQI had also remained above the 300-mark on Tuesday, when it was recorded at 332, indicating persistent pollution concerns in the national capital. With pollution levels continuing to remain high, the worsening air quality has become a major concern for residents, particularly vulnerable groups.
Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 16.9 degrees Celsius, while Lodhi Road registered 16.1 degrees Celsius, 3.1 degrees above normal. The Ridge station recorded 16.4 degrees Celsius, 0.7 degrees below normal, while Ayanagar reported 16.6 degrees Celsius, 0.4 degrees above the seasonal average.
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No rainfall was recorded at any of Delhi's five weather stations during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Wednesday.
Delhi's AQI had also remained above the 300-mark on Tuesday, when it was recorded at 332, indicating persistent pollution concerns in the national capital. With pollution levels continuing to remain high, the worsening air quality has become a major concern for residents, particularly vulnerable groups.
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