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Delhi Faces Six-Day 'Poor' Air Quality Index Spell
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What Happened?
Delhi's air quality is set to deteriorate into the 'poor' category for six days, with Greater Noida already recording an AQI of 220. The Ministry of Earth Sciences warns of rising pollution due to farm fires.
Key points
- Greater Noida recorded an AQI of 220, classified as 'poor'.
- Delhi's air quality is forecasted to remain 'poor' for six days starting October 19.
- 208 crop-residue burning events were detected across seven states on October 18.
- Delhi's current AQI is 135, while Noida and Ghaziabad are at 136 and 171 respectively.
- Farm fires have crossed 1,000 incidents since September 15, with Punjab accounting for the highest number.
Key insights
- The rise in AQI may lead to increased health risks for vulnerable populations.
- Continued farm fires could exacerbate pollution levels in the region.
- Government agencies may face pressure to implement stricter pollution control measures.
Why it matters
The worsening air quality could impact public health and daily activities in Delhi.
Source
Times Now
