Delhi saw its AQI improve from 366 to 316 overnight, reflecting a minor change in air quality. Despite this, residents continue to face severe smog and health discomfort during morning hours
An anti-smog gun is being used to spray water droplets to curb air pollution. (Pic/PTI)
The air quality in the national capital on Monday morning 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 has observed a slight improvement, with AQI recorded at 316, the city still awaits breathing fresh air during the winter season.
Similarly, Delhi's Lodhi Road's Air Quality Index deteriorated to 312 in the "very poor" category, while the AQI at ITO and nearby areas is recorded at 160 in the "moderate" category, according to the CPCB, as reported by news agency ANI.
The AQI at Lodhi Road was monitored to be 364, and at ITO to be 312 on October 2. News agency ANI further reported that the AQI at Akshardham was recorded at 347, while the areas around AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital registered 215, categorised as "very poor" and "poor", respectively.
Moreover, the Kartavya Path area reported an AQI of 307, which also falls in the "very poor" category. Truck-mounted water sprinklers have been deployed across Delhi to mitigate the rising pollution levels.
While speaking to the media on Monday, Shane, a foreign national visiting India, stated, "It's pretty bad. I came from Agra by bus, and the closer I got to Delhi, the thicker the smog was. You could definitely tell the difference. The closer I got to Delhi, it kept getting worse, to the point where I could even barely see the sun anymore..." as cited by news agency ANI.
Talking about the extremely concerning weather conditions across the national capital, Saif, a resident of Delhi, complained of breathing issues and eye irritation.
Saif, while talking to the media about the deteriorating weather conditions, said that "Pollution in Delhi is rising. There is burning in the eyes and difficulty in breathing... The government should do something about it..." as cited by news agency ANI.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi will see a clear sky on Monday with smog during the early hours.
(With inputs from ANI)
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