Delhi-NCR’s air became poisonous again as soon as GRAP-4 was removed…AQI crossed 400 at many places, Meteorological Department issued orange alert

New Delhi: Pollution has once again taken a serious form in the country’s capital Delhi. Like every year during the winter season, this time too the wind of Delhi is causing trouble for the people. According to the latest data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has increased to 390, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category. The situation is even more worrying in many areas.

‘Serious’ situation at 19 monitoring centers

According to CPCB, the air quality at 19 air quality monitoring centers in Delhi has been recorded in the ‘severe’ category. Anand Vihar topped the major polluted areas of the capital, where AQI reached 457. This level is considered extremely dangerous for health. Apart from this, the air quality in other areas also remains at ‘very poor’ level, due to which common people are facing problems like difficulty in breathing, irritation in eyes and sore throat.

What does the AQI scale say?

As per the standards set by CPCB, AQI is divided into different categories. An AQI between 0 to 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’ and 401 to 500 ‘severe’. At present, the average AQI of Delhi has reached around 390, which clearly shows that the air of the capital has become extremely poisonous.

Dense fog is also increasing the problem

Along with pollution, the weather is also increasing the problems of the people. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ regarding very dense fog for Monday. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of dense fog in Delhi in the morning and late night, due to which visibility may be significantly reduced. It may also affect road traffic, rail and air services.

slight fluctuations in temperature

According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 6.3 degrees Celsius, which is about 0.5 degrees less than normal. At the same time, the maximum temperature was 22.5 degrees Celsius, which was recorded about 2 degrees more than the average. Due to lack of cold winds and stable atmosphere, pollutants are trapped in the air, making the situation more serious.

Increased concern about health

Doctors and health experts have advised people to be cautious about poor air quality. Children, elderly and people suffering from respiratory diseases have been asked to take special precautions. It is being advised to avoid leaving the house unnecessarily, use masks and pay attention to air purifiers or cleanliness in homes.

keep an eye on the situation

The double blow of pollution and weather in Delhi has once again raised the question as to when a permanent solution will emerge. At present, the administration and related agencies are keeping an eye on the situation, but common people may have to wait longer for clean air.