With Delhi's air quality slipping into the "severe" category, the need to take action is imminent.
The AQI (Air Quality Index) reading for Delhi has fallen from moderate to severe. This is a very alarming development and calls for immediate action. Delhi's air quality slips into the "severe" category The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said that the city's air quality slipped into the "severe" category, with a forecast of deteriorating further in the coming days.
The DPCC stated that PM10 levels in Delhi had breached the safe limit by over eight times and PM2.5 levels had crossed over 15 times. The smog has been attributed to a number of factors, including stubble burning in neighboring states and meteorological conditions like wind speed, temperature, and humidity.
The DPCC also urged people to refrain from bursting crackers during Diwali as it worsens the condition. The air quality in Delhi has been deteriorating for a while now. The air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday was at 403, which is a severe level.
