Delhi chokes as AQI remains ‘very poor’! Air quality turns hazardous – See Photos

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In Delhi, the weather is anticipated to include clear skies with shallow fog in the morning, according to a report by the RWFC. However, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi is of concern, standing at 491 on Friday morning, categorizing it as ‘Severe’, as per the data provided by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).On Thursday, the air quality index in the national capital plunged to ‘ very bad’ days. Given such a high jump in pollution levels, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that all government schools in the national capital will be shut down on Friday and Saturday.(Express Photo)

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Medical experts warn that this could exacerbate asthma and lung issues, particularly among children and the elderly. (Express Photo)

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The AQI of the city was noted to be 351 at 10 am. The average AQI over 24 hours was 364 on Wednesday, 359 on Tuesday, 347 on Monday, 325 on Sunday, 304 on Saturday, and 261 on Friday. (Express Photo)

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Several city locales, including Punjabi Bagh (416), Bawana (401), Mundka (420), and Anand Vihar (413), reported ‘severe’ air quality. (Express Photo)

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The PM2.5 concentration – fine particulate matter that can infiltrate the respiratory system when inhaled and cause respiratory problems – was six to seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic meter at these locations. (Express Photo)

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Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, announced on Wednesday that construction work would be prohibited in areas where the AQI exceeds 400 for five consecutive days. (Express Photo)

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The government has initiated the “Red Light On Gaadi Off” campaign to reduce vehicle emissions and plans to employ 1,000 private CNG buses to enhance public transportation and decrease vehicle pollution. (PTI)

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The AQI was recorded as 230 in Ghaziabad, 324 in Faridabad, 230 in Gurugram, 295 in Noida, and 344 in Greater Noida. An AQI between zero and 50 is deemed good, between 51 and 100 satisfactory, between 101 and 200 moderate, between 201 and 300 poor, between 301 and 400 very poor, and between 401 and 500 severe. (Express Photo)

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Unfavorable weather conditions combined with emissions from firecrackers and paddy straw burning, along with local pollution sources, escalate the air quality of Delhi-NCR to hazardous levels during winter. (Express Photo)

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A study by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) revealed that peak pollution in the capital occurs from November 1 to November 15, coinciding with an increase in stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana. (PTI)

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Anti-smog guns spray water in different parts of the city to control pollution. (Express Photo)

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A farmer burns stubble (parali) after to remove paddy crop residues from a field on the outskirts of Amritsar. Surge in farm fires in Punjab and Haryana lead to a spike in the pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region. (PTI Photo)

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Amid a surge in farm fires and unfavourable weather conditions, scientists have warned of a spike in the pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region in the next two weeks. (PTI Photo)