Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Nov.27: The data released by System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) shows that the total Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital fell to 386 this morning, putting it in the’very poor’ category.
At 7:50 a.m., PM10 measured 360 in the ‘very poor’ category, while PM 2.5 was 386 in the ‘very poor’ category.
In the ‘extremely bad’ category, Gurugram and Noida had AQIs of 355 and 391, respectively. Everyone may have health impacts, including a considerable increase in respiratory difficulties, according to SAFAR.
“The share of stubble burning (Count 274) related pollutants is 8 per cent in Delhi’s PM2.5. Mixing layer height and wind are the dominant factors controlling air quality. From 29th significant improvement in AQI is expected due to high wind speed,” said SAFAR.
As per SAFAR, the air quality will further deteriorate to AQI 428 in the “severe” category.
An AQI of zero to 50 is regarded ‘good,’ 51 to 100 is considered’satisfactory,’ 101 to 200 is considered’moderate,’ 201 to 300 is considered ‘poor,’ 301 to 400 is considered’very poor,’ and 401 to 500 is considered’severe.’
Meanwhile, in response to Supreme Court orders, the Delhi administration has decided to reimpose a ban on construction and demolition activities.
The prohibition on building and demolition operations was removed on November 22 due to improved air quality.
Physical education sessions will resume on Monday at schools, universities, and other educational institutions.
The ban on the entry of trucks, except those engaged in essential services, will continue till December 3.
