Delhi-NCR braces for scorching week as IMD warns temperatures may hit 45°C
Delhi-NCR is expected to witness severe heatwave conditions this week, with the IMD warning of rising temperatures, poor air quality, and increased health risks.
Delhi-NCR is expected to witness severe heatwave conditions this week, with the IMD warning of rising temperatures, poor air quality, and increased health risks.
The new standard is based on the recommendations of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) based on studies conducted by IIT Kanpur and the Technical Committee constituted by the pollution control board.
The air quality deteriorated sharply on Friday morning in Delhi-NCR, with several areas recording Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the “very poor” category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Lok Sabha is set to hold a detailed discussion on Thursday on the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi and adjoining regions, following sustained concerns raised by Opposition members in the Parliament over deteriorating air quality and the effectiveness of existing mitigation measures.
Each winter, as a dense grey veil settles over Delhi, the familiar rituals begin.
Taking to the social media platform X, the Delhi CM stated: "Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes until further notice."
He noted that in previous years, the AQI typically exceeded 400 during the November 1-15 period, with certain days even reaching the 'severe plus' category.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken a significant step to curb stubble burning by issuing orders to ensure the imposition of revised Environmental Compensation (EC) in cases of stubble burning instances.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average AQI on Thursday was 377 at 4 pm, while several places recorded air quality in the 'severe' zone.
According to Rai, meteorological experts have predicted that weather conditions are likely to become unfavorable over the next ten days, with temperatures dropping and wind speeds decreasing.
