• Source:JND

Delhi Pollution: Delhi continued to choke under very poor air quality on Wednesday, with no immediate relief in sight. Despite a marginal improvement from the previous day, pollution levels stayed well above safe limits due to unfavourable weather conditions.

AQI Stays Above 300, Some Areas Turn Severe

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed that Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 353 on Wednesday, slightly lower than Tuesday’s reading of 360. While the drop indicates a minor improvement, air quality remained firmly in the “very poor” category.

By 4 PM, pollution worsened in parts of the city. Jahangirpuri, Nehru Nagar and Pusa recorded AQI levels above 400, pushing these areas into the “severe” bracket.

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Delhi Pollution: PM Levels Far Above Safe Limits

Pollutant concentration data highlighted the seriousness of the situation. At 4 PM, PM10 levels were recorded at 279 micrograms per cubic metre, while PM2.5 stood at 168 micrograms per cubic metre. These figures are nearly three times higher than prescribed safety standards, posing health risks across Delhi and the NCR.

Weather Blocking Pollution Movement

Experts said poor weather conditions are preventing pollutants from dispersing. Wind speeds in the capital have remained below 10 kmph, slowing down the movement of polluted air. Cold conditions have further worsened the situation by increasing emissions from various sources, including vehicles and household activities.

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Delhi AQI: No Immediate Relief Expected

According to forecasts by the Air Quality Early Warning System, pollution dispersion is expected to remain weak over the next two days. As a result, Delhi’s air quality is likely to stay in the “very poor” category in the near term.

Authorities have advised residents to limit outdoor exposure, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions, until conditions improve.


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