Air pollution news today: Air quality in Delhi remains ‘poor’ but shows significant improvement; AQI at 204
Anand Vihar recorded ‘poor’ category air with AQI at 266 which is a major improvement after last week aqicn.org data recorded AQI at 999. Speaking of other areas in the national capital, Dwarka Sector-8 recorded AQI at 221, ITO recorded AQI at 231, Jahangirpuri recorded 268 AQI, RK Puram at 242, Rohini at 215, Shadipur at 264, Wazirpur at 248 all in ‘poor’ category, as per CPCB data. Currently, Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented in the national capital after air quality plummeted to the 'severe plus' category last week.
Also Read: From early school winter break to vehicular curbs - Here's 5 things Delhi can expect as AQI soars Earlier on Saturday, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the rainfall dispersed pollutants and reduced the extent of pollution in the city by 50 percent. While speaking to ANI, Rai said, "The rainfall on Friday dispersed pollutants from the city air. The wind, too, picked up, helping cleanse Delhi's air of toxic matter.
The showers reduced the extent of pollution in the city by 50 per cent -- from an AQI of 450 to 225. However, it's too early to say how long will be the impact of the showers on the city's air quality." Meanwhile, Delhi University has declared an early winter break from November 13-19 which is generally given in December. Amid the increasing pollution levels, Anumita Roy Chowdhury, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment has asked to speed up action throughout the year to build adequate infrastructure.
"On November 2, when the massive buildup of pollution happened. We were amazed at the rate and the speed with which the pollution had increased by nearly 68 per cent within 24 hours. We really have to
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