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The overall index of the air quality of the national capital was recorded at 381, which corresponds to the category of very poor, the highest of the season and a few points below the level of severe pollution, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.
An IQA between 0 and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor" and 401 and 500 "severe".
View of Bhalswa Landfill, Gt Karnal Road.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, twelve pollution monitoring stations located in different parts of Delhi recorded poor air quality, and 20 others had very poor air quality.
Authorities attribute the decline in air quality to localized factors such as construction dust, vehicle pollution, as well as regional factors such as pollution from the burning of stubble. Punjab and Haryana.
Air quality in Delhi falls to "very bad", firefighting continues at Bhalswa landfill
The air quality in Delhi fell to "very bad" Sunday after being in the "mediocre" category for two days. The Central Pollution Control Committee (CPCB) recorded the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi at 339. The experts said that it could deteriorate in the next days due to toxic air coming out of the burning fire of the Bhalswa landfill.
A thick fog due to smog has invaded the nation 's capital, which has recorded the worst air quality this season, authorities said.
A working group led by the CPCB recommended to the Supreme Court Appointed Environmental Pollution Control Authority to implement strict measures from 1 to 10 November, predicting a further deterioration in the quality of environmental pollution. the air before Diwali.
Some of these recommendations include the closure of coal and biombad plants, the intensification of inspection by the transport department to control polluting vehicles and control traffic jams in the NCR of Delhi from November 1st to 10th.
The task force also issued a public notice asking them to avoid grueling outdoor activities and to minimize the use of private vehicles.
The working group also warned that, by early November, the situation could further deteriorate due to localized emissions at the festival and the regional contribution due to thatching.
PM2.5 (presence of airborne particles with a diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) was recorded at 225 ° C, the highest of this season. PM2.5, also known as "fine particles", can pose a more serious health problem than PM10.
The level of PM10 (presence of airborne particles of less than 10 micrometers in diameter) in Delhi was 418, according to CPCB data.
SAFAR has also issued a health advisory inviting people with heart or lung disease, older adults and children to avoid prolonged or heavy efforts.
He also recommended that people go for shorter walks instead of jogging, keeping windows closed, and wearing masks while going out.
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