Delhi Witnesses Slight Improvement in Air Quality, Remains in 'Poor' Category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi exhibited a slight improvement, moving from 'very poor' on Tuesday to 'poor' on Wednesday morning, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The city anticipates clear skies and shallow to moderate fog with no rainfall till December 11, as per the India Meteorological Department.

As per CPCB figures, the AQI at Anand Vihar registered at 291, in the IGI airport area at 279, in the ITO at 252, and in the Narela area at 283 on Wednesday.

Despite light rains providing relief on Sunday, the air quality has fluctuated between 'severe' and 'very poor' over the past few weeks. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai indicated that while Grap-3 restrictions have been lifted, efforts continue to strictly implement Grap-1 and Grap-2.

Grap-3 restrictions lifted, but authorities focus on ensuring strict adherence to Grap-1 and Grap-2 amid weather changes.

"Due to the change in weather during the last two days, there has been a decline in pollution. Commission for Air Quality Management has lifted the restrictions of Grap-3. The ban on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles and the ban on construction demolition have been lifted. GRAP 3 is imposed when AQI is 400, but it continued despite low AQI because fluctuations were visible in AQI after Diwali. If the wind speed slows down, AQI may increase again, hence GRAP-1 and GRAP-2 should be strictly implemented. For this, directions are being given to all the departments again," Gopal Rai said.

The air quality index ranges from 0 to 100 ('good'), 100 to 200 ('moderate'), 200 to 300 ('poor'), 300 to 400 ('very poor'), and above 400 is considered 'severe.'

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