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PremiumDelhi, NCR AQI Highlights: The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, continues to be a concern as it remains in the ‘very poor’ category a day after the Diwali festivities. According to data from SAFAR-India, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 362 at 10:30 AM today.
Earlier oin Thuesday, Delhi sky lit up as people celebrated Diwali defying a ban on firecrackers. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji, Chhatarpur, Jaunapur, East of Kailash, Saket, Rohini, Dwarka, Punjabi Bagh, Vikas Puri, Dilshad Garden, Burari and many other neighbourhoods of east and west Delhi saw firecrackers being burst.
At 9 pm, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 327, with Alipur, Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Aaya Nagar, Bawana, Burari, Mathura Road, IGI Airport, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Narela, Patparganj, Rohini, Shadipur, Sonia Vihar, Wazirpur, Mandir Marg, Nehru Nagar, Najafgarh and other weather-monitoring stations witnessing "very poor" air quality, according to the Sameer app that provides hourly updates of the National AQI published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Last year, the citizens of the capital enjoyed a clearer sky and abundant sunshine on Diwali, with an AQI of 218, compared to 312 in 2022, 382 in 2021, 414 in 2020, 337 in 2019, 281 in 2018, 319 in 2017 and 431 in 2016, according to the CPCB.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", 401 and 450 "severe" and above 450 "severe plus".
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' on Saturday as surface winds helped disperse pollutants.
According to the Sameer app that provides hourly updates of the national Air Quality Index (AQI) published by the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital's AQI was at 290 compared to 362 early on Friday.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', 401 and 450 'severe' and above 450 'severe plus'.
With PTI inputs.
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: This year, New Delhi's PM2.5 levels hit a peak by midnight on Diwali, which was 13 per cent higher than the peaks observed last year and in 2022, a recent analysis showed, reported PTI.
The Diwali night this year had higher nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels that indicate high traffic congestion, PTI quoted a report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) as saying.
There was a quick build-up of PM2.5 levels and dissipation the next day of Diwali night, said the research organisation's report comparing it with previous years.
"By midnight on October 31, PM2.5 hit a peak of 603 µg/m³," 13 per cent higher than Diwali peaks observed in 2022 and 2023," the report stated.
Meanwhile, a report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the PM2.5 levels decreased by 4 per cent as compared to Diwali last year.
PM2.5 are fine inhalable particles with a diameter that is generally 2.5 micrometre or smaller and are hazardous for health conditions. The acceptable annual standard for PM2.5 is 40 micrograms per cubic metre.
With PTI inputs.
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that around 200 mobile anti-smog guns will deployed across the national capital to combat dust pollution.
Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Gopal Rai said that the Delhi government is continuously working on the ground to combat the rising pollution levels.
"Whether it is dust pollution, vehicle pollution or biomass burning, our teams are continuously working on targeting these three, on the ground," he said. (ANI)
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: PGIMER Prof cites stubble burning, vehicular activity and other pollutants as reasons for air pollution
He said, as ANI quoted, "If we see the pollution in the Indo Gangetic belt starting from Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. If we look at all these regions, the pollution is in the range of poor to very severe category. If we see the main reason for this, it is mainly the burning of stubble, vehicular activity and other pollutants, that is, secondary aerosol formation, all of these have increased the pollution. We saw that the pollution started increasing from 4 o'clock on 31st October, that is, it increased due to vehicular activity..."
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari says sprinkling water is like cosmetic kind of temporary measures. Speaking to PTI on Delhi air pollution, she said, "We are again looking at... I mean the government is always looking at good visuals, and small guns going and sprinkling water, etc... These are very cosmetic kind of and every temporary measures. If you sprinkle some water, it'll have an effect for just couple of hours, but in the long run, systematic changes are needed to brought in."
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday said that nearly 200 anti-smog guns will be deployed across the city to deal with pollution.
“Whether it is dust pollution, vehicle pollution or biomass burning, our teams are continuously working on targeting these three, on the ground," Gopal Rai told ANI.
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: A cyclist near India Gate told ANI that air pollution makes breathing difficult while doing physical activities like cycling, jogging, or engaging in heavy physical activities.
"There are serious problems because of pollution; if you look around, the air is polluted. When you walk normally, you don't feel it, but if you cycle, jog or do any heavy work, you will feel that it is quite difficult to breathe," a cyclist told ANI.
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi reported a total of 700 fire incidents in the city till now. According to news agency ANI, Delhi fire services received a record 400 calls of fire incidents on Friday, 80 more than the day before, making it the highest number of calls received within 24 hours.
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi's air is is likely to remain clean due to favourable weather conditions. On Saturday, the national capita's minimum temperature was recorded two notches above normal at 17.1 degrees Celsius.
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Saturday morning due to favourable weather conditions. According to CPCBI, Delhi AQI was at 290 compared to 362 early on Friday.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', 401 and 450 'severe' and above 450 'severe plus'.
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi wakes up to a thin layer of smog on Saturday morning. Delhi AQI was recorded at 296 at 7 am on Saturday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi air pollution continues to be a cause of concern, as the city's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the “very poor" category on Friday. Air pollution in the national capital was expected to rise to a ‘hazardous level’ post-Diwali celebrations. According to Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi's average daily AQI increased nominally to 339 on Friday compared to 328 on Thursday.
BJP leader Vijender Gupta said, “I would like to urge Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi government not to befool people of Delhi. The air quality in Delhi remains the same as it was before Diwali... Delhi government is directly responsible for the pollution caused by dust"
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, “People burst firecrackers even though there was a ban on bursting them. Bursting firecrackers is part of our tradition and celebration. The AAP government attempted to halt our celebration, and people of Delhi answered back by bursting firecrackers. Pollution is definitely an issue, but the question is what has Arvind Kejriwal and his government done to stop this pollution?"
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai says, "Delhi's air quality has been in 'Very Poor' category for the past few days. People had predicted that there would be a rise in the level of air pollution in Delhi on the next day of Diwali, but we can see it the pollution level has remained under control. This is the success of the collective efforts of the people of Delhi and all departments. I congratulate the people of Delhi for acting as responsible citizens by lighting diyas and not bursting crackers, and contributing towards controlling the pollution levels. I hope by next year we will be able to make those who burst firecrackers also understand this. From today, we are increasing the sprinkling of water across Delhi to control air pollution levels...Firecrackers were not burst on a large scale, this indicates the changing mindset of the people of Delhi..."
Toxic foam floats on river Yamuna at Kalindi Kunj, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla says, "On the next day of Diwali when we are here at Yamuna ghat, we can see a thick layer of foam on the river. The reason behind this foam (on the river) here is the corruption done by Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party. Now before Chhath Puja, they are sprinkling chemical defoamer....Arvind Kejriwal is responsible for making Delhi a gas chamber; We have to wear masks, they blame UP but forget about stubble burning in Punjab...They did not work on the reasons for pollution in Delhi."
On poor air quality in Delhi, Senior consultant at Apollo hospital, Dr Nikhil Modi says, "It has been 10-14 days since the air quality in Delhi has been poor. Patients with complaints of cough, difficulty in breathing and more chest infections have been coming in. I am expecting more patients with problems related to pollution. Watery eyes, runny nose, cough, difficulty in breathing and chest infections are experienced due to air pollution. We have advised patients not to venture out during high-pollution hours and to minimise exposure to pollution. Those already on respiratory medicines need to continue them. A diet high in antioxidants can help fight this. Children and elderly are most vulnerable."
The AQI in several places in Haryana and some in neighbouring Punjab was recorded in the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories on Friday, the morning after Diwali.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Union Territory of Chandigarh was also in the 'very poor' category.
Residents across the country voiced their frustrations over worsening pollution levels, particularly due to the aftermath of fireworks and the burning of crop residue in neighbouring states. A thick layer of smog blanketed major cities on Friday, the day after Diwali, significantly deteriorating air quality in these regions and causing respiratory issues and other health problems.
Truck-mounted water sprinkler sprays tiny droplets of water to mitigate the effects of 'Poor' quality air in the national capital of Delhi
As per aqi.in, Haryana's Karnal is the the most city with worst air quality with AQI at 471.
Overall AQI in the national capital as of 9 am is 362
Monthly maximum and minimum temperatures over Safdarjung for the month of October have been recorded as 35.1°C and 21.2°C respectively. October 2024 becomes the warmest October over Safdarjung after 1951 in terms of both maximum and minimum temperatures: IMD
Cyclist Stephen, passing through India Gate told ANI, "Because of the pollution, terrible things are happening. The pollution came on very suddenly this time. Just a few days ago, there was nothing, and now my brother has fallen sick. I used to come here to cycle with my brother, but he has been severely affected by the pollution lately. And today, the pollution is extreme."
A thick layer of smog covered parts of Delhi on Friday, the day after Diwali, pushing the city's air quality into the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents.
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.
A thin layer of smog engulfs Hapur city as the air quality continues to deteriorate.
According to data from SAFAR-India, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 359 at 6:30 AM today.
Last year, the citizens of the capital enjoyed a clearer sky and abundant sunshine on Diwali, with an AQI of 218, compared to 312 in 2022, 382 in 2021, 414 in 2020, 337 in 2019, 281 in 2018, 319 in 2017 and 431 in 2016, according to the CPCB.
Anand Vihar: AQI at 395
Ashok Vihar: AQI at 384
Dwarka Sector 8: AQI at 375
Jahangirpuri: AQI at 387
Nehru Nagar: AQI at 381
Punjabi Bagh: AQI at 391
RK Puram: AQI at 395
Rohini: AQI at 385
Wazirpur: AQI at 386
The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, continues to be a concern as it remains in the ‘very poor’ category a day after the Diwali festivities. According to data from SAFAR-India, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 359 at 6:30 AM today.
