Delhi is again reeling under hazardous air quality as the overall air quality index on Monday reached a measure of 328 and therefore falls under the 'very poor' category.
The readings across the national capital from the various polluting monitoring stations of Anand Vihar, Alipur, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Wazirpur, Vivek Vihar, and Sonia Vihar reflect AQI values around 350. The Bawana station has the highest AQI measurement reported to be 371. That is close to being labeled 'severe.' There were also other remarkable readings at Anand Vihar, which stood at 356, Ashok Vihar at 361, Burari at 361, Dwarka Sector 8 at 331, and at Karni Shooting Range with 335.
The air quality categories are defined as follows:
- 0-50: Good
- 51-100: Satisfactory
- 101-200: Moderate
- 201-300: Poor
- 301-400: Very poor
- 401-500: Severe
Air quality slid back into the 'very poor' category on Sunday after two days in the 'poor' category due to unfavorable weather conditions prevailing in the region. Earlier, winds had helped disperse pollutants, and air quality had slightly improved.
The morning hours of the day saw a thick layer of smog all over the city, severely hampering visibility.
Data by Central Pollution Control Board said that there is hazardous PM 2.5 and 10 in the air.
According to health experts, in such times, it is a good idea to avoid doing heavy work or outdoor work since the intake of the fine pollutants can lead to a number of health complications.
With Diwali this week, concerns are growing that air quality could worsen to 'severe' levels if the ban on firecrackers is not strictly upheld. About 22 percent of residents think of traveling at least for some part of November to avoid health risks, a survey by LogicCircles says.
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