India

Air quality recorded very poor in Delhi

Delhi recorded a very poor quality of air with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 256, as per the Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB). This record was based on readings from 34 out of 40 air quality monitoring stations across the city.

Also Read :   Government employees in Assam need to obtain permission for their second marriage

According to the data received Anand Vihar area recorded the worst air quality across the city with an AQI of 312, followed by Nehru Nagar with 309, Shadipur with 299, Bawana with 294, Jahangirpuri with 292 and Mundka recorded 287 AQI.

It should be noted that AQI reading between 201 and 300 falls under the ‘poor’ category, while 301- 400 falls under ‘very poor’ category, as per the CPCB. Poor air causes breathing discomfort to people who remain exposed to this air for a longer period of time. While  very poor air causes respiratory illness.

Also Read :   Waqf properties in Uttarakhand brought under RTI

CPCB, however, stated the reasons for the fall of air quality. Reduction of wind speed  and overall meteorological conditions during this time cause the air quality to fall.  Today the city recorded a minimum temperature of 15.8 degrees Celsius which is slightly below the average while the sky remained clear throughout the day as per the weather office.

Environment Minister Gopal Rai suggested the people to switch- off  their vehicles while waiting at the traffic signals.

Debajit Kar

Recent Posts

India’s Business Activity Hits 3-Month High In November; Driven By Services Boom & Job Growth

India’s business activity hit a three-month high in November, driven by robust services growth and…

21 mins ago

Three killed In Firing As Violence Breaks Out Amid Sambhal Mosque Survey In UP

The victims, Naeem, Bilal, and Noman, died after clashes broke out. Around 20 to 22…

16 hours ago

US SEC Has No jurisdiction To Summon Foreign National; Adani Notice To Go Via ‘Proper Channel’

The SEC must follow diplomatic channels to serve the summons. The summons will go through…

16 hours ago

Hemant Soren To Take Oath As Jharkhand CM For Fourth Time On Nov 28

Soren will become Jharkhand’s first leader to serve four terms as Chief Minister. He previously…

17 hours ago

IPL 2025 Auction: Rishabh Pant Sets Record With Rs 27 Crore Bid By Lucknow Super Giants

The Rs 27 crore bid surpassed Shreyas Iyer's earlier record-breaking Rs 26.75 crore purchase by…

18 hours ago

Pichchha Muslim Samaj Utthan Samiti’s Appeal Secures Backward Muslim Support For NDA In Maharashtra

Alhaji Muhammad Irfan Ahmed, head of the Samiti, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President…

19 hours ago