For New-delhi Updates
Allow Notification  
Oneindia App Download

AQI in Anand Vihar, Mundka, Okhla, Wazirpur 'severe' as Delhi air quality deteriorates

|
Google Oneindia News

New Delhi, Nov 09: The air quality in the national capital is seen deteriorating with increased stubble burning in Punjab and nearby regions. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 484 in Anand Vihar which falls in the "severe" category.

Air pollution

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said the situation was unlikely to improve unless a drastic reduction takes place in stubble fire counts.

India, China likely to hold another round of military talks this week on disengagement planIndia, China likely to hold another round of military talks this week on disengagement plan

According to reports, the air quality index (AQI) was found to be "severe" in Mundka (470), Okhla Phase 2 (465) and Wazirpur (468). According to the central government's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the city's air quality is likely to remain "severe" on Diwali as well.

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", and 401 and 500 "severe".

PM Modi to lay foundation stone for 30 developmental projects in VaranasiPM Modi to lay foundation stone for 30 developmental projects in Varanasi

On Friday, farm fire count stood at 4,528, the highest of this season. Last year, the contribution of stubble burning to Delhi's pollution had peaked to 44 per cent on November 1.

Recommended Video

Arjun Rampal's Mumbai home searched by NCB in the drugs probe|Oneindia News

Experts said while meteorological conditions were "moderately" favourable for dispersion of pollutants, a "very high" number of farm fires in Punjab was the primary reason for the "severe" air quality.

For Daily Alerts
Get Instant News Updates
Enable
x
Notification Settings X
Time Settings
Done
Clear Notification X
Do you want to clear all the notifications from your inbox?
Settings X
X