Delhi Pollution: The air quality in the national capital has deteriorated back to the ‘poor’ category. The AQI on Sunday at 7 am was recorded at 255, according to the CPCB. The drop in the air quality comes after remaining in moderate category for three consecutive days this week. Unfavourable meteorological conditions like partly cloudy sky conditions and lower wind speed have led to the decline in the air quality. Other factors adding to poor air quality include changes in mixing height, ventilation coefficient and adverse weather conditions for dispersion of pollutants.
AQI Across Delhi At 7 AM
Mundka (342), Anand Vihar (330), Wazirpur (308), Bawana (307), Vivek Vihar (302), Jahangirpuri (298), Ashok Vihar (282), Rohini (282), R K Puram (278), Chandni Chowk (275), ITO (276), Shadipur (214), Narela (284), Lodhi Road (193).
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Weather Forecast For Delhi
The drop in the air quality comes when Delhi’s weather is undergoing transition. The days have started to get warmer with maximum temperature reaching to 29 degrees Celsius. Mist has been predicted likely during the morning hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted misty sky. The maximum and minimum temperatures will remain 29 and 11 degrees respectively. Rain has been predicted later this week on 19 and 20 February.
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According to the Air Quality Early Warning System For Delhi, the air quality is likely to be in very Poor category from 16 to 18 February. While for the next six days, it is expected to remain in ‘poor’ to ‘moderate’ category.
Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi
Talking about the anti-pollution measures, actions under Stage-I and II of extant GRAP measures are currently in effect to prevent AQI from slipping down further. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had revoked Stage-III measures under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on February 3.