The level of pollution in Delhi and the poison in the air is scaring people. Due to increasing pollution, people are facing problems like difficulty in breathing, irritation in the eyes and sore throat. The poisonous air of Delhi during Chhath festival is creating problems for the people. AQI has crossed 400 in many areas of Delhi.
According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), at 7 am, AQI was recorded at 419 in Mundka, 412 in Bawana, 370 in Burari, 398 in Ashok Vihar, 327 in ITO, 398 in Jahangirpuri, 395 in Rohini, 354 in Najafgarh, 373 in RK Puram, 388 in Punjabi Bagh, 381 in Sonia Vihar, 355 in Dwarka Sector 8.
On the other hand, on Tuesday, AQI remained above 370 continuously, in the very poor category. However, a decrease of eight points was recorded as compared to Monday. On Tuesday morning at 6:30, the visibility in Safdarjung was recorded at 800 meters. At the same time, AQI was recorded in the severe category in many areas including Anand Vihar. Gurugram was the most polluted after Delhi in NCR. Delhi’s air remained in the very poor category overall. According to the Meteorological Department, the air may reach the severe category on Chhath Puja. At the same time, the daily average contribution of stubble burning in the amount of PM 2.5 in Delhi on November 4 was about 23.36 percent. According to experts, due to a further drop in temperature, Delhi will turn into a gas chamber. Let us tell you that AQI between 0 to 50 is considered ‘good’, between 51 to 100 is considered ‘satisfactory’, between 101 to 200 is considered ‘moderate’, between 201 to 300 is considered ‘bad’, between 301 to 400 is considered ‘very bad’, between 401 to 450 is considered ‘severe’ and AQI above 450 is considered ‘very severe’.
