As the AQI hits 266, Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate; THESE regions experience "very poor" air quality

 As the AQI hits 266, Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate; THESE regions experience "very poor" air quality

According to statistics from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) around 7:30 PM, Delhi's air quality was still considered "poor," with an AQI of 266. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that Sunday in Delhi will have a partly overcast sky with a chance of precipitation in the evening, with maximum and lowest temperatures anticipated to settle around 32 and 17 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Resuming our discussion of air quality, the national capital's AQI has moved from the "moderate" to the "poor" category. The AQI scale classifies air quality as "good" between 0 and 50, "satisfactory" between 51 and 100, "moderate" between 101 and 200, "poor" between 201 and 300, "very poor" between 301 and 400, and "severe" between 401 and 450.

AQI in various Delhi neighborhoods

According to SAFAR, the AQI at Delhi Airport (T3) was 273; IIT Delhi reported 228; and Noida recorded 290. 'Very bad air' was observed in places like Delhi University and Dhirpur, where the AQI was 316 and 342, respectively. The air quality index (AQI) in Pusa, Lodhi Road, Mathura Road, and Gurugram was 200, 173, 132, and 152, respectively, according to SAFAR.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital's air quality was'very bad' in numerous regions. Anand Vihar had an AQI of 345, Dwarka Sector-8 313 AQI, Jahangirpuri 303 AQI, RK Puram 302 AQI, and Wazirpur 320 AQI, all of which fell into the "very poor" category.

Burari, Narela, and Rohini all had air quality index readings of 264, 274 and 287, respectively, according to CPCB statistics at 7:30 AM.

GRAP Stage 2 is implemented in Delhi.

The Commission for Air Quality Management subcommittee voted on Saturday to implement the 11-point action plan as per Stage-II of updated GRAP across the whole National Capital Region in order to stop further air quality degradation. Regarding the modifications made to GRAP II, the government takes action by raising parking rates and boosting the frequency of CNG/Electric buses and metros in an effort to reduce the usage of personal automobiles. "People should utilize public transportation and drive less, use technology, take longer but less crowded routes, and frequently repair the air filters in their cars at the specified intervals. When it comes to building, avoid the months of October through January. Avoid burning biomass and solid garbage in open spaces, the statement said. GRAP divides acts into four stages: Stage I is labeled "Poor" (AQI 201-300); Stage II is labeled "Very Poor" (AQI 301-400); Stage III is labeled "Severe" (AQI 401-450); and Stage IV is labeled "Severe Plus" (AQI >450).