Delhi chokes under thick smog as AQI remains in severe category at 419
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Delhi continued to battle severe air pollution on Friday morning, with the overall AQI reaching 419 amid a thick layer of smog. Noida recorded an AQI of 474, while several areas of the national capital reported pollution levels above 450. The IMD has forecast very poor to severe air quality until November 16.
New Delhi, Nov 13: Delhi continued to experience severe air pollution on Friday morning as a thick layer of smoky haze engulfed the national capital. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 419 at 8:40 am, placing it in the 'severe' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Out of 58 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi, 33 recorded severe pollution levels. Several locations reported AQI readings above 450, including IIT Delhi (488), Chandni Chowk (479), North Campus (478), Pusa (469) and Punjabi Bagh (456).
The situation was equally concerning in neighbouring Noida, where the AQI reached 474 at 8:05 am. Other National Capital Region (NCR) cities, including Ghaziabad (369), Gurugram (352) and Greater Noida (351), recorded 'very poor' air quality.
According to CPCB standards, an AQI between 401 and 500 falls under the severe category, indicating hazardous air pollution levels.
Out of 58 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi, 33 recorded severe pollution levels. Several locations reported AQI readings above 450, including IIT Delhi (488), Chandni Chowk (479), North Campus (478), Pusa (469) and Punjabi Bagh (456).
The situation was equally concerning in neighbouring Noida, where the AQI reached 474 at 8:05 am. Other National Capital Region (NCR) cities, including Ghaziabad (369), Gurugram (352) and Greater Noida (351), recorded 'very poor' air quality.
According to CPCB standards, an AQI between 401 and 500 falls under the severe category, indicating hazardous air pollution levels.
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Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that Delhi's air quality is likely to remain between the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories until November 16. Improved wind conditions may bring some relief after that.
Winter pollution in Delhi is driven by multiple factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, stubble burning in neighbouring states, firecracker emissions, falling temperatures and low wind speeds.
Amid deteriorating conditions, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR on November 6.
The IMD has also forecast maximum temperatures of 27-30 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures of 14-17 degrees Celsius in Delhi until November 15.
Winter pollution in Delhi is driven by multiple factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, stubble burning in neighbouring states, firecracker emissions, falling temperatures and low wind speeds.
Amid deteriorating conditions, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR on November 6.
The IMD has also forecast maximum temperatures of 27-30 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures of 14-17 degrees Celsius in Delhi until November 15.
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