New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality continues to deteriorate and has made it difficult for people to breathe normally in the capital. On Tuesday, Delhi’s air was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category for the 12th consecutive day.
The city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 353, while the 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 352. According to the Meteorological Department, this was the season’s lowest maximum temperature, which was recorded at 25.1 degrees Celsius. There may be light fog on Wednesday (26 November) and the maximum temperature is expected to be 24 degrees, and the minimum temperature is around 9 degrees. According to CPCB website, the AQI recorded for Anand Vihar at 9 AM was 360, with PM 2.5 and PM 10 being the highest contributors.
According to the Air Quality Early Warning System, Delhi’s air quality is unlikely to improve significantly from November 26th to 28th. The AQI is expected to remain between the “very poor” and “severe” ranges for the next six days. This situation could lead to increased breathing problems, eye irritation, and sore throats. Punjabi Bagh, a locality in West Delhi, also had a very poor AQI of 361. The average PM 2.5 and PM 10 were 361 and 307, respectively.
Volcanic Ashes Adding to the curse
Another reason for Delhi’s deteriorating air quality has emerged. Ash from the Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption in Ethiopia’s Afar region has reached a height of approximately 14 kilometers and is spreading eastward. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a large portion of the ash is headed toward China, but weather models predict a mild impact on Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana.
New Rules Implemented
Under the latest directive, government and private offices have been instructed to function with 50% staff physically present, while the remaining employees are expected to work from home. Officials say the measure is intended to reduce road traffic and limit outdoor exposure during peak pollution hours. The restrictions fall under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), a regulatory framework rolled out when Delhi’s air quality reaches critical levels.
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