Delhi-NCR turns into a 'gas chamber' on Diwali... AQI crosses 550 mark

Delhi-NCR Turns Into A 'Gas Chamber' On Diwali:  On Diwali, Delhi's air has become dangerously 'poisonous'. The national capital has become a 'gas chamber'. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's air quality reached the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories on Diwali. Thirty-four of the city's 38 monitoring stations recorded pollution levels in the 'red zone' on Monday.

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Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the entire city is 531. This situation is a big and serious news for online readers. This level of pollution can cause many health problems.

Pollution in Delhi-NCR has reached dangerous levels

Pollution levels in various areas of Delhi are alarming. The AQI in Narela area reached 551, the highest recorded. Furthermore, Ashok Vihar also recorded an air quality of 493. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 394. Noida, adjacent to Delhi, recorded an AQI of 369, and Ghaziabad 402, both of which fall in the 'very poor' category. Chandigarh alone recorded a low of 158. This data reveals how rapidly the air quality in the NCR has deteriorated. The government and administration need to address this urgently.

Overall Delhi - 531

Narela - 551

Ashok Vihar - 493

Anand Vihar - 394

Ghaziabad - 402

Noida - 369

Chandigarh - 158

Capital in the grip of toxic air

The AQI reaching 531 in Delhi clearly indicates how toxic the air has become. An AQI above 400 is considered "severe," which can affect even healthy individuals. In this pollution situation, people should avoid going out and use masks. Health experts have advised special caution for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems.

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Slow Winds and Rising Temperatures

According to the Meteorological Department, the predominant surface wind during the morning will be from the southeast at a slow speed of 5 km per hour. Wind speeds will remain below 8 km per hour throughout the late evening and night.

Summary

This slow wind speed keeps smog and haze particles close to the surface. There has been no significant change in the minimum and maximum temperatures in Delhi/NCR over the past 24 hours. Due to the slow winds, no relief from pollution is expected at this time.