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Home | India | Delhi Chokes As Air Quality Deteriorating Rapidly Delhi chokes as air quality deteriorating rapidly In several parts of the national capital, the AQI has fallen into the 'severe' category, posing significant health risks By IANS Published Date - 18 October 2024, 01:20 PM Smog engulfs the Jharoda Majra Metro station near Burari in New Delhi. Photo: PTI New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality is deteriorating rapidly and the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 293 on Friday. In several parts of the national capital, the AQI has fallen into the ‘severe’ category, posing significant health risks.
Also Read Delhi smog: Experts urge regional cooperation to combat air pollution People are experiencing difficulty in breathing due to the hazardous air. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), as of 9 am on Friday, Delhi’s average AQI stands at 293. Meanwhile, in the surrounding NCR areas, Faridabad recorded an AQI of 194, Gurugram 196, Ghaziabad 247, Greater Noida 296, and Noida 242.
In several parts of Delhi, the AQI levels are hovering between 300 and 400, indicating severe pollution. Notable areas include Wazirpur (379), Vivek Vihar (327), Shadipur (337), Rohini (362), Punjabi Bagh (312), Patparganj (344), Narela (312), Mundka (375), Jahangirpuri (354), Dwarka Sector 8 (324), Bawana (339), Anand Vihar (342) and Alipur (307). Rahul, a Delhi resident sharing his concerns, said pollution levels have significantly risen in recent days.
He expressed frustration, saying every year, the government makes lofty promises to control pollution but no effective action is taken. He is experiencing breathing difficulties, eye irritation and sore throat, prompting him to wear a mask while outdoors. “Pollution has made it extremely hard to breathe,” he said.
In order to curb increasing pollution, the Delhi government has implemented GRAP-1. Chief Minister Atishi and Environment Minister Gopal Rai had a meeting with officials regarding the increasing pollution in Delhi. After this meeting, it was told that 99 teams would inspect the construction sites to check dust pollution.
Around 200 anti-smog guns from the PWD, 30 from MCD, 14 from NCRTC and 80 from DMRC will also be deployed. Apart from this, the Delhi government has appealed to people not to burn crackers, and if any pollution-causing activities are done anywhere, they should inform on the Green Delhi app. Follow Us : Tags 'severe' category AQI average Air Quality Index at 293 Central Pollution Control Board Related News Delhi bans crackers to combat pollution; BJP demand scientific justification Thick haze envelopes Thane’s Ambernath after ‘gas leak’, locals complain of breathing difficulties Swachh Vayu Survekshan: Telangana’s Nalgonda among top cities in air quality rankings Delhi witnesses rains after long and harsh spell of heatwave.
