The'very bad' level of air quality is expected to be reached for Delhi. Read more here

 The'very bad' level of air quality is expected to be reached for Delhi. Read more here

Delhi AQI: According to the daily AQI Bulletin published by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 266. According to a government announcement from the Ministry of Environment, due to unfavorable meteorological and climatic circumstances, the average AQI is likely to drop to the "very poor" level on October 23 and 24.

The average AQI of Delhi may fall to the "Very Poor" category on October 23 and 24, 2023 as a result of unfavorable meteorological and climatic conditions, according to the dynamic model and forecasts for weather/meteorological conditions and air quality made available by IMD/IITM.

In regards to air quality, the AQI scale classifies readings between 0 and 50 as "good," 51 to 100 as "satisfactory," 101 to 200 as "moderate," 201 to 300 as "poor," 301 to 400 as "very poor," and 401 to 450 as "severe."

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 activities into the following four stages: Poor (AQI 201-300), Very Poor (AQI 301-400), Severe (AQI 401-450), and Severe Plus (AQI >450) are the first three stages.