The AQI is above 350 in most areas of Delhi.
New Delhi: The air pollution situation in Delhi became even more serious on Saturday when the national capital’s overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 360. It falls in the ‘extremely bad’ category and due to this , Delhiites may have to face serious health problems. Let us tell you that the air in Delhi has been heavily polluted for the past few days and there is currently no sign of abatement. Due to pollution, people in and around Delhi have been advised to avoid walking in the morning and wear masks while going out.
What was the AQI in which area of Delhi?
Below are the AQI figures for different areas of Delhi:
- Anand Vihar – 393 (very bad)
- Ashok Vihar – 382 (very bad)
- Alipur – 386 (very bad)
- Bawana – 409 (serious)
- Burari – 354 (extremely bad)
- Mathura Road – 333 (bad)
- Dwarka – 360 (very bad)
- IGI Airport – 345 (very poor)
- Jahangirpuri – 389 (very bad)
- ITO – 324 (bad)
- Lodhi Road – 310 (bad)
- Mundka – 376 (extremely bad)
- Mandir Marg – 340 (extremely bad)
- Okhla – 370 (very bad)
- Patparganj – 388 (extremely bad)
- Punjabi Bagh – 389 (very bad)
- Rohini – 401 (severe)
- Vivek Vihar – 383 (very bad)
- Wazirpur – 397 (severe)
- Najafgarh – 385 (very bad)
- Noida – 257 (bad)
Data shows that the AQI level in many areas of Delhi has reached the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ category. The air conditions are so bad that the health of the city’s citizens may be negatively affected. According to experts, it is important for children, the elderly and people suffering from respiratory problems to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks in this situation.
What are the reasons for pollution in Delhi?
The main causes of rising pollution in Delhi are stubble burning by farmers in neighboring states, smoke from vehicles and dust from construction sites. In fact, in the months of October to November, incidents of stubble burning increase in some parts of northern India, further increasing the pollution level in Delhi. Apart from this, smoke and pollution emitted by vehicles also aggravate this crisis. For a few years now, Delhi is continuously facing the problem of air pollution in winter. (Report: Anamika Gaur)
