Delhi’s smog stays put even as stubble smoke fades
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index stood at 382, according to the Central Pollution Control Board, driven largely by high PM2.5 levels.
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index stood at 382, according to the Central Pollution Control Board, driven largely by high PM2.5 levels.
The concentration of PM 2.5, the most harmful and fine pollutant, soared to 312 micrograms per cubic metre at 7 a.m., while PM 10 levels touched 422 micrograms per cubic metre.
Amid the ongoing debate over air quality data manipulation, Delhi once again lies shrouded in toxic smog as winter sets in.
Out of Delhi’s 39 air quality monitoring stations, 30 recorded ‘very poor’ air on Wednesday, while six registered ‘severe’ levels.
A thin layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Saturday as the Air Quality Index dropped to 226, categorized as 'Poor' as per the Central Pollution Control Board.
SAFAR had earlier said that there was a large possibility of an increase in moisture from Monday evening, which might lead to an increase in the pollution level.
Meanwhile, SAFAR has issued a health advisory due to an increase in the pollution level of the city.
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