New Delhi, November 4: The national capital, Delhi, remains a gas chamber. The air is becoming increasingly poisonous before Diwali. There is danger to breathing and the eyes. It was expected that the situation would improve the next day due to the efforts of the government after taking action under the law. But it did not happen.
The Central Pollution Control Board released the figures today (Saturday) at 4 a.m. According to these data, the air quality index in Delhi-NCR remained in the very poor category. The AQI (Air Quality Index) crossed 500. Earlier on Friday, AQI 459 in the severe category was recorded in Delhi.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, there will be a slight improvement in the air quality index today, but the air will remain in the severe category for the next three days. Therefore, at present, there is no possibility of much relief from pollution. Because of this, the fourth phase of GRP restrictions can also be implemented in a day or two.
Meanwhile, the subcommittee of the Air Quality Management Commission has reviewed the situation. The Commission says that the average air index in Delhi was 368. At one point, the air index had reached 475 at noon. After this, there was a slight improvement in the air index. Because of this, the air index was 456 at five in the evening. For the time being, the restrictions of the third phase of GRP will remain in force. The fourth phase of restrictions will be implemented if necessary.
Earlier yesterday (Friday), the figures at 5 a.m. were also scary. According to these data, the AQI in Delhi was 459 in the severe category. In Noida, this level was 418. Ghaziabad’s AQI was recorded at 363 in the morning. Delhi’s average AQI at 5 p.m. on Thursday was 402. This is considered the most dangerous level of the air quality index.
Amidst the increasingly poisonous air in the national capital, the Delhi government announced on Thursday the closure of schools from nursery to class five for two days (November 3 and 4). On Friday, the Delhi High Court reprimanded the government on the issue of increasing air pollution.
At least 18 of Delhi’s 37 monitoring stations recorded the air quality index (AQI) in the severe category on Thursday. It is noteworthy that an AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, between 51 and 100 satisfactory, between 101 and 200 moderate, between 201 and 300 poor, between 301 and 400 very poor, and between 401 and 500. Is considered in the serious category.
