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Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' For Third Straight Day Ahead Of Diwali, AQI At 369
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What Happened?
Delhi's air quality has been classified as 'very poor' for three consecutive days, with an AQI of 369. Pollution levels are expected to remain high ahead of Diwali.
Key points
- Delhi's AQI was recorded at 369, indicating 'very poor' air quality.
- Gurugram and Noida also reported 'very poor' air quality with AQIs of 321 and 305, respectively.
- The CAQM enforced Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan due to worsening pollution levels.
- Stubble burning contributed 15.3% to Delhi's pollution, while transport emissions accounted for 15.8%.
- The outlook suggests air quality may remain 'very poor' to 'severe' for the next five days.
Key insights
- Continued high pollution levels may lead to increased health risks for vulnerable populations.
- The implementation of Stage II measures indicates a serious response to ongoing air quality issues.
- Public awareness and compliance with pollution control measures may be critical in mitigating health impacts.
Why it matters
The persistent poor air quality could affect public health and safety during the Diwali celebrations.
Source
Times Now
