Delhi’s air quality showed slight improvement on Wednesday with an AQI of 273, but pollution levels remain concerning. Shadipur recorded a ‘very poor’ AQI of 308, while IMD predicted partly cloudy skies and a maximum temperature of 32 degree Celsius
Men row a boat on the Yamuna river as a layer of smog engulfs the city amid deterioration in air quality in Delhi-NCR. Pic/PTI
The air quality in the national capital has continued to deteriorate in the last few days. However, amid the concerning conditions, Delhi's air quality on Wednesday improved slightly but still remained in the 'poor' category with an AQI reading of 273.
As reported by news agency PTI, twenty-seven monitoring stations recorded air quality in the 'poor' category, while Shadipur was in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 308, according to the CPCB's Sameer app.
As per the weather agencies, that signifies the concerning air pollution; the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday was recorded as 291.
However, four stations -- Alipur (262), Shadipur (308), Punjabi Bagh (222) and Lodhi Road (213)-- recorded air quality in the 'poor'category. Multiple monitoring stations recorded 'very poor'air quality with readings above 200, the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app showed.
The minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 16.5 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees above the season's average, while the humidity was recorded at 94 per cent at 8.30 am. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 32.1 degrees Celsius, with the weather department forecasting a partly cloudy sky.
Delhi experienced improved AQI
Considering that the national capital did experience an improved AQI on Wednesday, the situation in the region still remains concerning.
The air quality in the national capital on Monday morning also showed slight improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 316 at 8 am. The national capital sought a ray of hope amid the concerning weather conditions, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Earlier on Sunday, the national capital’s AQI was recorded at 366, which falls under the ‘very poor’ category and is considered to be extremely dangerous for human life.
While Delhi’s air quality on Monday also observed a slight improvement, with AQI recorded at 316, the city still awaits breathing fresh air during the winter season.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered "good", 51 to 100 "satisfactory", 101 to 200 "moderate", 201 to 300 "poor", 301 to 400 "very poor" and 401 to 500 "severe", as per the CPCB classification.
The minimum temperature settled at 18.4 degrees Celsius, 3.1 notches above the season's average, while the humidity was recorded at 89 per cent at 8.30 am. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 30 degrees Celsius, with the weather department forecasting mist, as reported by news agency PTI.
(With PTI inputs)
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