New Delhi: A haze hung over the city as the air quality remained ‘poor’ for the third consecutive day, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 230 Friday. The contribution of stubble burning to Delhi’s PM2.5 was 5.6% Friday, the highest in this season so far. No respite is expected in the air quality over the next few days.
Delhi’s AQI was 225 at 9 am, but it rose marginally to 230 at 4 pm when Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released its 24-hour average The reading was 234 at 8 pm. Dipankar Saha, former head of CPCB’s air laboratory, said, “Air quality deterioration typically begins during the post-monsoon season due to atmospheric stagnation and changes in wind direction.
Gufran Beig, founder of System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) and Chair Professor at National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), said, “Winter conditions are beginning to set in, but they remain mild so far. As winds have slowed down, Delhi’s AQI is still in the ‘poor’ category. Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who reviewed air pollution control measures Friday, asked the district administration to identify pollution hotspots at district level and ensure time-bound action. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi