New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi has once again reached alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) categorized as “Severe” at an index value of 409, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The primary pollutant, PM2.5, continues to dominate the city’s atmosphere. PM2.5 pollution are tiny particles that can lodge deep in the lungs, posing significant health risks.
The city remains under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which includes a construction ban and limits non-essential polluting trucks from entering the national capital.
AQI is considered as ‘good’ between zero and 50, 51 and 100 is ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 is ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 is ‘poor’, 301 and 400 is ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a generally cloudy sky with light rain for the city today. The minimum temperature is expected to hover around 8.0°C, while the maximum may reach 20.0°C.
While the precipitation might bring temporary respite by settling some of the airborne pollutants, it could also lead to an increase in moisture levels, potentially exacerbating the impact of pollutants.
Visuals also show thick layer of fog has engulfed various parts of Delhi, while a few parts of the city woke up to light drizzle.
On Sunday, the maximum temperature here was recorded three notches above normal at 24.1 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature had settled a notch below normal at 7.3 degrees Celsius, the Met department had said.
It also added that the city experienced fog in the morning, with humidity levels ranging between 68 per cent and 97 per cent.
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