The air quality of Delhi has seen little to no improvement since yesterday, with the smog still visible to the naked eye. The residents of the national capital struggle to breathe once again as the air quality in the city remain ‘very poor’ with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 311, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
In light of the air quality standard, SAFAR issued an advisory to reduce heavy exertion. As per SAFARs prediction, the AQI in Delhi will deteriorate to 321 and will remain in thevery poor` category on Tuesday.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe.
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Delhi’s air quality this November was the worst for the month in seven years, with the city witnessing severe pollution on 11 days and not a single day of ‘moderate’ air, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
In view of the rising pollution levels in the national capital, the Supreme Court has already issued an order to close schools and colleges and further suspend construction and demolition activities across the city.
Notably, data suggests that air pollution levels in Delhi as recorded in November was the worst in seven years. It further worsened during the Diwali festival and due to the increasing stubble burning in adjoining states.
(With inputs from agencies)
