Air Pollution
Breathless Kolkata all set to beat Delhi's dismal air pollution record
However, on the environment front, the environmentalists have forecast a grim scenario as they see 2023 approaching with a serious threat for West Bengal. As per them, the pollution levels in Kolkata and some other district towns might reach worsening levels with the likelihood of average air quality index (AQI) in the state capital surpassing that of New Delhi.
Pollution levels high in northern India owing to deficit rain: Experts
Even the brightest days in Delhi-NCR during the first half of December have kept air quality in the 'poor' category. As stubble burning subsided across the northwestern states of Punjab and Haryana after the sowing of the Rabi crop, the burden of high air pollution levels rests on emissions from sources like industrial activities, transport, regional pollution corridors and prevailing weather conditions.
Delhi's air continues to be 'very poor'
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 321 in the "very poor" category this morning. The concentration of both PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the environment was recorded at 321 and 196 respectively under "very poor" and "moderate" category respectively on Tuesday.
Delhi's air quality improves marginally to 'very poor' category
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 340 in the "very poor" category this morning. The concentration of both PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the environment was recorded at 340 and 204 respectively under "very poor" and "poor category" respectively.
Smog layer prevails over Delhi, AQI remains 'very poor"
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the concentration of both PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the environment was recorded at 313 and 202 (moderate), respectively. As per the SAFAR forecast, the city's air quality will further deteriorate on Tuesday with AQI escalating to 324 .
Smog envelops Delhi, AQI remains in 'very poor' category
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the concentration of both PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the environment was recorded at 315 and 210 under "very poor" and "poor category" respectively. As per the SAFAR forecast, the city's air quality will further deteriorate with AQI escalating to 326 in the "very poor category" on Monday.
Delhi reels under thick smog blanket, air quality remains 'severe'
In a slight improvement, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 431 on Saturday morning, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). The AQI on Friday night deteriorated to 437 from Thursday's 418, said SAFAR.
Delhi's air quality slips to 'Severe' category
The PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentration stood at 418 and 399, respectively, under the same "severe" and "very poor" category, according to the SAFAR data.
Delhi's air quality still 'very poor'
According to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the concentration of (Particulate Matters) PM 10 and PM 2.5 was recorded as 219 and 316 in Delhi. In Pusa, the AQI was 318 while, PM 10 was 199. At Lodhi Road, the AQI was 309 with PM 2.5 concentration and the PM 10 stood at 193.
Ahead of Diwali, Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' category
According to a forecast issued by the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) on Sunday, the AQI in Delhi will remain in the 'poor' category till Wednesday and the subsequent six days. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that the AQI of Anand Vihar was recorded at 428 or the 'severe' category on Monday.
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