After slight relief, situation worsened again, AQI has crossed 400 before Diwali

Delhi Air Pollution:  While there are still 3 days left for Diwali. Even before this, pollution in Delhi has reached dangerous levels. Meanwhile, capital environment Minister Gopal Rai has described the coming 15 days as important, After Diwali the situation is likely to get more serious

Gopal Rai was a part of an important meeting with the central government yesterday to deal with pollution. In the meeting, he said that there was an increase in the cases of stubble burning in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, which is a big risk for regional air quality.

In many areas of Delhi, the AQI has crossed 400

Though, problem of breathing persists in Delhi. However, air of the capital has become very poisonous. There was some relief for the last two days, but now the situation has worsened again on Sunday. At many places, the AQI has reached from 'very bad' to 'severe' category.

Meanwhile, AQI was recorded at 352, which falls in the 'very bad' category. Earlier on Saturday, the average AQI was recorded at 255. That is, after slight relief, the air of Delhi has become worse today. it is around 350 in most parts.

AQI crossed 400 in many areas' parts of Captial

In many areas of Delhi, the AQI has crossed 400. At the same time, it is around 350 in most parts. The worst situation is in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area. Apart from this, AQI has crossed 400 in Anand Vihar as well.

What is the situation in which area?

Anand Vihar 406

Jahangirpuri 420

Alipur 409

ITO 371

Chandni Chowk 321

Dwarka 351

Mundka 368

Bawana 404

Najafgarh 271

Sonia Vihar 401

Punjabi Bagh 370

Dwarka 344

Ashok Vihar 385

Narela 360

Next 15 days are very important

The incidents of stubble burning have come down, but the time after Diwali will be important. Although people said - 'Feeling suffocated' Breathing problems have arisen in the capital Delhi before the festival of Diwali.

On Sunday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has declined. Due to the deterioration of the Air Quality Index, Delhi's average AQI was recorded at 356 today, which is in the 'very poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Anand Vihar area crossed the 400 marks, which was recorded at 406 at 10 am, which was placed in the 'severe' category.

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Earlier on Saturday, the AQI here was recorded at 367. At the same time, AQI 420 has been recorded in Jahangirpuri, Delhi. The air quality in Delhi is expected to remain in the very poor category for the next three days.

Delhi's average AQI was recorded at 255, which is considered in the 'poor' category.