Air pollution continues to wreak havoc in Delhi. The air in the capital remained in 'very poor' category on Saturday also. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 367. However, the Meteorological Department has predicted rain in the next two days, which is expected to bring a slight decline in pollution levels.
Delhi AQI: Improvement of six points in a day
According to CPCB data, Delhi's average AQI was 373 on Friday, which dropped to 367 on Saturday. That means there has been an improvement of six points in 24 hours. However, this relief is very minor and the air of the capital still remains worrisome to breathe.
AQI in severe category at 17 monitoring centers in Delhi
On Saturday, data from 59 air quality monitoring centers of Delhi revealed serious pollution conditions. Of these, AQI was recorded in the severe category at 17 centres. At the same time, the air was very bad at 38 centres, poor at three and moderate at only one centre.
Most pollution from transportation sector
According to Decision Support System (DSS) assessments, PM 10 was the major pollutant in Delhi on Saturday. The transport sector's share in pollution was recorded the highest at 20.5 percent. It is clear from this that smoke emitted from vehicles is one of the major factors increasing pollution in the capital.
Rain can provide relief from pollution
The Air Quality Early Warning System has predicted a decline in PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels in the next two days. According to the Meteorological Department, rain can help in reducing the pollutant particles present in the air. However, how much relief will be provided from pollution will depend on the actual weather conditions.
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