Delhi Pollution: There is a temporary relief for Delhi residents as the air quality has improved to the ‘moderate’ category. The AQI was recorded at 185 on Wednesday at 6 am, according to the CPCB. The improvement in the air quality comes after it remained in the ‘poor’ category for several days. Higher ventilation index and wind speed more than 10 kmph has helped in dispersion of pollutants, leading to significant improvement.
Rain is expected to last the national capital on 19 and 20 February. It is expected to further improve the AQI by washing away pollutants. Experts have predicted that light showers will provide temporary relief from the city’s ongoing pollution by settling dust particles and slightly improving air quality.
AQI Across Delhi At 6 AM
Rohini (250), Jahangirpuri (231), Wazirpur (239), Anand Vihar (221), Dwarka-Sector 8 (215), R K Puram (202), Ashok Vihar (209), Punjabi Bagh (197), Patparganj (176), Aya Nagar (137), Chandni Chowk (189), ITO (181).
Delhi Weather Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain accompanied with thunderstorm in today. The maximum and minimum temperatures will remain 28 and 12 degrees Celsius respectively. Days have started to get warmer in the city with rise in maximum temperature. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are in the range of 27 to 29°C and 13 to 14°C respectively.
According to the Air Quality Early Warning System For Delhi, the air quality is likely to be in the moderate category from 19 to 21 February. While for the next six days, it is expected to remain in ‘poor’ to ‘moderate’ category.
Delhi Pollution: Anti-Pollution Measures
To battle the ongoing air pollution, 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 GRAP on February 3 after witnessing improvement.
