Delhi Air Pollution: Pollution levels down in NCR, AQI still in poor category

Air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR have declined due to the strong wind, but it is still in the category of bad. Even on Tuesday morning people complained of trouble breathing, but there is relief compared to the former. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality level was 173 in Anand Vihar in Delhi, 205 in Rkapuram, 213 in Najafgarh and 90 in Lodhi Road. It has improvement compared to other days, but it is also not good for health.

At the same time, there was an increase in cold on Tuesday. Earlier on Monday morning, AQI was very poor in Delhi, Gurugram, Greater Noida and Noida. The area around ITO was the most polluted in the morning. The ITO had an air index of 472 at 10 am. The air quality improved significantly in the afternoon. Due to this Delhi’s average AQI was recorded at 221 in the poor category. The day before it was 435 in Delhi.

Massive drop in pollution levels due to strong wind

At the same time, a day after Diwali, the rain on Sunday and the strong wind blowing on Monday led to a huge drop in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. Because of this, the air quality was recorded in the severe to poor category as well. However, the quality of Delhi’s climate improved in the evening. Therefore, the Air Quality Index (AQI) 199 was recorded at 7 pm.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the rainfall in Delhi-NCR on Sunday evening and the northeast wind moving at a speed of 12 to 16 km per hour on Monday resulted in a drop in pollution levels. On 17 November, the air quality is likely to be in the poor category.

Reduction in stubble burning

According to Safar India, 282 incidents of stubble burning occurred in Haryana and Punjab on Sunday. However, due to the cloud in the sky it was difficult to get the correct picture from the satellite. Nevertheless, the role of burning stubble in Delhi’s pollution remained about one percent. According to Safar India, the air quality of Delhi-NCR on November 18 and 19 may remain in very poor category.