Delhi pollution detonated due to vehicle smoke; how will we find a solution?

The pollution levels in Delhi have increased significantly since Diwali. Due to this, Due to the deterioration of the Air Quality Index (AQI), today Delhi's average AQI was recorded at 384, which is in the 'very poor' category.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Anand Vihar area has crossed the 400- mark, which was recorded at 457 at around 7 am today, which falls in the 'severe' category. Earlier on Monday, the AQI here was recorded above 350.

Pollution increased tension

While Delhi is constantly battling high levels of pollution, and more than a dozen stations are in the "severe" category, it is important to know where the pollutants are coming from. On Monday, November 4, about one-fourth of Delhi's air pollution was found to be linked to stubble burning, which is a significant environmental challenge.

Air started deteriorating in NCR too

Greater Noida 306

Ghaziabad – 319

Noida - 308

Gurugram – 316

Faridabad - 272

Where are the pollutants coming?

On Monday, November 4, about one-fourth of Delhi's air pollution was found to be linked to stubble burning, which is a significant environmental challenge. Like every year, according to data from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, the actual contribution of stubble burning to Delhi's pollution level on October 4 was 23.4%. It is noteworthy that the contribution of stubble burning to Delhi's pollution was about 15% on Saturday and 20% on Sunday. The main reason for this is the continuous burning of stubble in the neighboring states, which affects Delhi's air quality significantly.

Vehicle smoke is increasing pollution

While13.7 percent of pollution in Delhi was due to smoke in vehicles. The level of pollution in Delhi has been increasing continuously since Diwali. The main reason for this is the vehicles of people going to office. In Delhi and its surrounding areas, pollution from factories has contributed 3.4 percent.

At the same time, about 2% was due to construction activities and road dust accounted for 1% of the total pollution in Delhi. Burning of garbage, which remains a constant concern in the city, has increased pollution by more than 1.3%. The operation of Delhi's energy sources has contributed 1.7% to the total emissions of the capital.

Apart from local sources, a lot of pollution is also coming from neighboring cities. Among these cities, Ghaziabad was the biggest contributor, contributing 9% to Delhi's pollution, followed by Noida at 6.5%. Gurugram and Faridabad contributed 2.6% and 2.2% respectively.

The pollution situation in Delhi is getting worse day by day, and a prime example of this is Anand Vihar, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached the 'severe plus' category. The main reason for AQI above 450 in Anand Vihar is not smoke, but dust. Here the amount of PM 10 particles is increasing, which are four times larger than PM 2.5 particles in size and spread due to dust.

There are various reasons for pollution in Delhi, and the situation in every area is different. For example, in Jahangirpuri, the pollution level reached 440 on Tuesday morning, and there too the main reason is dust, not smoke. Anand Vihar and Jahangirpuri are both areas with heavy vehicular traffic, leading to more dust on the roads.

Solution needs to be found soon

The AQI at Wazirpur has also reached 437, and here too, PM 10 particles are the main cause of pollution. The situation at Dwarka NSIT station is also similar. Apart from these, at stations like Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Moti Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Vivek Vihar, and Punjabi Bagh, the main cause of pollution is PM 2.5.

These examples make it clear that there are various causes of pollution in Delhi, and they need to be addressed according to the location. Both dust and smoke are the main factors of pollution and organized efforts are needed to control them. Initiatives like traffic management, road cleanliness and control of industrial emissions can help in this. It is important for the health of Delhi residents that a solution to the problem of pollution is found as soon as possible.

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How is air quality measured?

Although If the AQI of an area is between zero to 50 then the AQI is considered 'good', 51 to 100 AQI is considered 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 is considered 'moderate', if the AQI of a place is between 201 to 300 then the AQI of that area is considered 'bad'.

Air pollution can cause many types of diseases. On this basis, GRAP category restrictions are imposed in Delhi-NCR. Let us tell you that after the implementation of GRAP-2, 5 major restrictions have also been imposed.