New Delhi. Air pollution remains in a serious condition in the country’s capital Delhi. At 6 am today, the air quality index (AQI) was recorded above 450 at 14 places in Delhi. AQI 606 was recorded in Jahangirpuri, Delhi. The air quality is also very poor in the cities surrounding Delhi. At the same time, due to fog, there is a condition like itching in leprosy. Wind speed is very low in Delhi and surrounding areas. In such a situation, there is no sign of relief from severe air pollution in all these places. The wind may become stronger from Friday and then gradually the people of Delhi and surrounding areas are expected to get relief from the sting of poisonous air. The biggest reason for Delhi’s air becoming poisonous is the smoke coming out of vehicles. The share of smoke emitted from vehicles in Delhi’s air pollution is about 13 percent. At the same time, poisonous foam continues to appear in Yamuna, which flows through Delhi.
#WATCH Delhi | Toxic foam floats on the surface of Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area. A layer of haze also witnessed in the sky as the air quality remains in the ‘Very Poor’ category. pic.twitter.com/g95x6HuYjN
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2024
#WATCH Delhi wakes up to a layer of haze in the morning as air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
(Visuals from ITO) pic.twitter.com/ZXC8TTshYk
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2024
#WATCH Delhi: “… The pollution is causing a lot of problems… I think that the reason is the increasing no. of vehicles…” says Raunak, a resident who went out for a morning walk. pic.twitter.com/bXviGzDZH4
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2024
#WATCH Delhi | A resident says, “The pollution has increased. We are facing breathing problems and irritation in the eyes. Earlier we used to go for running, but now, we are not able to do that…” https://t.co/kL5AF2AT9p pic.twitter.com/j4ZKpOc3Bm
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2024
Air pollution starts increasing every year just before Diwali in Delhi and surrounding areas. In Punjab, Haryana and Western UP, pollution increases due to burning of stubble by farmers. Particles like PM 10 and PM 2.5 also increase in the air due to stubble and vehicle smoke and they cause respiratory problems to people. Diesel buses and trucks from many states also come to Delhi. Their smoke also increases pollution. This time the situation is such that despite implementing the rules of Grape-2, air pollution in and around Delhi does not seem to be reducing.
#WATCH Delhi: A thick layer of smog engulfs the Gazipur as the air quality deteriorates to ‘Severe’ category in several parts of the national capital, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
AQI in Anand Vihar is at 473 pic.twitter.com/QuiRz7LAtv
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2024
#WATCH Delhi: A layer of smog envelops the capital city as pollution levels continue to rise.
Visuals from the AIIMS. The AQI has been recorded at 438 in the Sirifort area, categorized as ‘severe’ according to the CPCB. pic.twitter.com/sg5zafXxLZ
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2024
Even the Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over air pollution in Delhi. The Supreme Court has ordered a complete ban on stubble burning, but this year too many incidents of stubble burning have taken place in Punjab and Haryana. Although there is a decrease in the incidents of stubble burning as compared to last year, still their number is in thousands. In Punjab alone, by the first week of November, more than 6000 incidents of stubble burning had taken place. Following the displeasure of the Supreme Court, the Central Government has also doubled the fine for burning stubble. Now, depending on the area of the field, the farmer will have to pay a fine of Rs 5000 to Rs 30000.
