The air quality in Delhi showed an improvement on Tuesday morning. Still remained in the ‘poor’ category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 231 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Yesterday the AQI in the city was recorded as ‘very poor’, with some areas reaching an AQI of 306. This transition to ‘very poor’ air quality happened for the time since May. The worsening air quality can be attributed to dropping temperatures. Decreased wind speeds, allowing pollutants to build up.
On the other hand, Mumbai’s air level was measured as ‘moderate’ on Tuesday with an AQI of 180. The increase in pollution levels in the capital can be linked to construction activities, where approximately 6,000 ongoing construction projects contribute to rising pollution levels.
The AQI scale categorizes air level as follows; 0 50 (‘good’), 51-100 (‘satisfactory’), 101-200 (‘moderate’), 201-300 (‘poor’), 301-400 (‘very poor’) and 401-450 (‘severe’).
Once the Air Quality Index (AQI) surpasses 450, the air quality is categorized as ‘severe.’ In light of the increasing AQI levels in Delhi NCR, Gopal Rai, the Environment Minister of Delhi, chaired a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday. This gathering involved officials from departments. Focused on discussing the actions being taken to tackle air pollution in the city.
Efforts to address air pollution issues in Delhi are crucial, especially as air pollution poses severe health risks and environmental challenges. Various measures, including regulatory actions, awareness campaigns, and controlling emissions from various sources, are vital to tackling this persistent issue and improving the quality of life for Delhi’s residents.
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