Delhi’s Air Quality ‘Severe’ Again, Top Areas Affected

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

Delhi’s air quality is nearing the ‘severe’ category again. More than 12 out of 40 monitoring stations have already reported ‘severe’ AQI, reaching up to 437. Despite the drop in stubble burning contributions, vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and construction dust remain major contributors.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Delhi has regained its position as the world’s most polluted city, with the air quality index (AQI) on the verge of entering the ‘severe’ category. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, AQI was recorded at 382 on Sunday, which is classified as ‘very poor’.

Decrease in Stubble Burning’s Share

On Saturday, stubble burning accounted for just 15% of Delhi’s pollution, down from over 35% on Friday. This indicates that other pollution sources, like vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and construction dust, play a significant role. The city’s weather conditions, such as cooler temperatures and changing wind patterns, trap pollutants close to the ground.

Over a Dozen Stations in ‘Severe’ Category

Prominent areas such as Anand Vihar (436), Rohini (435), Lajpat Nagar (430), and Punjabi Bagh (425) have reported hazardous AQI levels.

Pollution Worsens in NCR

The National Capital Region (NCR) is also experiencing poor air quality, with Bahadurgarh (335), Sonipat (321), Gurugram (281), Noida (313), Greater Noida (248), Ghaziabad (290), and Hapur (280) recording dangerous levels.

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