Delhi Air Pollution: Residents of Delhi felt relieved as Air Quality Index decreased from 412 to 318. On Sunday, Delhi experienced a minor uplift in its air quality index, registering a reading of 318 on the AQI scale. 18.1% of emissions came from vehicles, while 19% came from stubble burning. The level of PM 2.5 was recorded as 138. The IMD predicted light fog and a high temperature of 29.1°C on Monday. Experts emphasized the importance of implementing measures to manage pollution.
The air quality in Delhi kept changing due to fluctuations in the Air Quality Index (AQI). As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI was reported at 318 till 4 pm, an improvement from Saturday’s 412. Nevertheless, the current air quality is still deemed harmful to health. As per CPCB data, PM 2.5 was recorded at 138 at 3 pm on Sunday. As per the SAMEER app, no AQI in the severe category was recorded by any of the 38 monitoring centers in Delhi on Sunday, whereas 20 centers had detected severe air quality levels the day before.
According to the Decision Support System (DSS) of the Centre, vehicular emissions accounted for 18.1 percent of Delhi’s pollution on Sunday. Stubble burning made up 19 percent of Delhi’s air pollution on Saturday, a significant factor in the decline of air quality. DSS stated that vehicle emissions and pollution from stubble burning could exacerbate the situation.
The air quality surpassed the hazardous level of 450 last week on Sunday, marking the first occurrence of the season. By Monday, the air quality worsened to 495, prompting the High Court to enforce the fourth phase of the Phased Response Task Force (GRAP) in response to the pollution emergency. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the highest temperature reached 29.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, exceeding the normal level by two degrees.
Throughout the day, the humidity ranged from 96 to 76 percent. Monday will have a high of 28 degrees and a low of 12 degrees Celsius, along with some moderate fog. In order to address air pollution, the Delhi government and relevant agencies must implement efficient measures. In addition to enforcing strict regulations on vehicle emissions and burning crop residue, it is also important to conduct awareness campaigns. It is believed by experts that collaborative actions are essential in managing the increasing pollution levels during this season.