Due to reduced wind speed in Delhi, pollution has again reached dangerous levels. The average AQI was recorded at 391, while in many areas it reached above 450. The Meteorological Department has warned of increase in fog from Monday, which will lead to a decline in both pollution and temperature.
Key Highlights
Delhi’s average AQI recorded 391
AQI 450+ in Bawana, Vivek Vihar
PM10 level 373.3 µg/m³, PM2.5 level 215.8 µg/m³
Air pollution three times more than normal
Dense fog and drop in temperature since Monday
Maximum temperature expected to be 24–26°C and minimum 9–11°C.
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The pollution level became dangerous after the wind speed reduced in Delhi-NCR on Sunday. The amount of poisonous particles present in the air was so high that the average AQI was recorded at 391, which falls in the severe category.
The worst situation was in Bawana, Vivek Vihar and surrounding areas, where AQI reached above 450.
A day earlier on Saturday, AQI was 370, but in the next 24 hours it increased by 21 points.
The quantity of PM10 and PM2.5 in Delhi’s air was found to be three times more than the normal level.
According to health standards –
Safe level of PM10: 100
Safe level of PM2.5: 60
But on Sunday, PM10 was 373.3, and PM2.5 reached 215.8, which is directly very dangerous for respiratory and heart patients.
The Meteorological Department says that the effect of north-westerly winds will continue in Delhi. This will cause the temperature to drop.
Fog will start from Monday, due to which the air may become heavier and the pollution may further increase by settling down.
Impact on Public (Direct impact on people)
Increased risk for respiratory, asthma, heart and elderly people
Taking children out early in the morning is harmful for health
Traffic and visibility problems due to dense fog
It is important to wear a mask and reduce open-air activities in the morning.
data table
Parameter Recorded Level Delhi Average AQI 391 Worst AQI 450+ (Bawana, Vivek Vihar) PM10 373.3 PM2.5 215.8 Maximum temperature 26.7°C Minimum temperature 10.4°C Dense fog since Monday