After Diwali, the air of the capital Delhi has become more poisonous. The pollution situation in Delhi was recorded worse on Sunday. The AQI of the capital has again reached the ‘very poor’ category.
After Diwali, the pollution situation in Delhi worsened further on Sunday and the air quality once again reached the ‘very poor’ category. A thin layer of smog has engulfed the national capital, the air quality is continuously deteriorating. The level of air pollution in many areas including Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar has reached the ‘severe’ category (AQI above 400).
According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), at 7 am today, AQI was recorded at Anand Vihar 427, Rohini 404, Ashok Vihar 402, Mundka 392, Dwarka Sector 8 385, Bawana 383, RK Puram 380, ITO 358.
#WATCH | Delhi: A thin layer of smog engulfs the National Capital as the air quality continues to deteriorate.
— ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2024
As per the CPCB, AQI continues to be in the 'Very Poor' category
(Visuals from India Gate) pic.twitter.com/71jWhpCPuD
Let us tell you that AQI between zero to 50 is considered ‘good’, between 51 to 100 is ‘satisfactory’, between 101 to 200 is ‘moderate’, between 201 to 300 is ‘bad’, between 301 to 400 is ‘very bad’, between 401 to 450 is ‘severe’ and AQI above 450 is considered ‘extremely severe’.
The month of November has started, but winter is still missing
November has started, but winter is still missing. Due to the increase in maximum temperature, heat is being felt in Delhi-NCR areas. Both maximum and minimum temperatures have increased. There is no possibility of any special change in the weather in a week and neither will there be any western disturbance. Due to this, there will be no significant drop in temperature. However, fog can be seen in the morning from next week.
Usually from 2 to 6 November, the maximum temperature is 30.5 and the minimum temperature is 15.3 degrees Celsius, and from 7 November to 11 November, the maximum temperature is 29.5 and the minimum temperature is 14.3 degrees Celsius, but in the last few years, a continuous increase in temperature is being seen. On Saturday also, the maximum temperature was recorded three degrees above normal at 33.9 and the minimum temperature was two degrees above normal at 17.1 degrees Celsius.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of any special change in the temperature on Sunday. The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 33 and the minimum temperature is 17 degree Celsius. From 3 to 8 November, the maximum temperature is expected to be between 32-33 degrees, and the minimum temperature is expected to be between 16-17 degrees. After this, the temperature may start falling slightly.
At the same time, the level of pollution in the Yamuna River has increased significantly. Toxic foam has been seen floating in the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area.
#WATCH | Delhi: Toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as pollution level in the river continues to remain high.
— ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2024
(Drone visuals shot at 8:00 am) pic.twitter.com/SP2cJmZctF
