AQI is beyond 350 in most areas of Delhi.
New Delhi: The air pollution situation in Delhi turned even more serious on Saturday, when the overall air quality index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded at 360. This falls in the category of ‘extremely bad’ and due to this, Delhiites may have to face serious health problems. Let us tell you that the air in Delhi has been badly polluted for the last several days and currently there is no sign of reduction in it. Due to pollution, people in Delhi and surrounding areas have been advised to avoid walking in the morning and use masks while going out.
What was the AQI in which area of Delhi?
Following 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 (serious)
- Vivek Vihar – 383 (very bad)
- Wazirpur – 397 (serious)
- Najafgarh – 385 (very bad)
- Noida – 257 (bad)
Data shows that AQI levels in many areas of Delhi have reached ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ category. The air condition is so bad that the health of the city’s citizens can be adversely affected. According to experts, it is important for children, 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 reasons for the increasing level of pollution in Delhi are burning of stubble by farmers in nearby states, smoke from vehicles and dust from construction works. In fact, in the months of October-November, incidents of stubble burning increase in some parts of North India, which further increases the pollution level in Delhi. Apart from this, smoke and pollution emitted from vehicles also makes this crisis more serious. For the last few years, Delhi is continuously facing the problem of air pollution in winter. (Report: Anamika Gaur)
