Beware of pollution! Capital air quality is 'very poor', AQI of many areas crosses 300 marks

Though according to the latest update of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI of Delhi was measured at 274 at around 7 am today and the AQI of most areas also remains above 300.

Meanwhile, compared to the previous days, there has been a slight decrease in Delhi's AQI compared to the previous day. According to the latest update of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI of Delhi was measured at 274 at around 7 am today and the AQI of most areas also remains above 300.

Let us tell you that every year in this season, the air of Delhi becomes stifling. Just last week, Delhi's AQI had crossed 400.

AQI continues to be a matter of concern

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to be a matter of concern. As the winter season approaches, the level of air pollution in Delhi and its surrounding areas increases significantly, making it a serious health problem for capital residence.

While there are many reasons for increasing air pollution in Delhi, the main ones being smoke from vehicles, construction work, industrial pollution and stubble burning. The Delhi government and the Central Pollution Control Board keep implementing various measures from time to time to reduce air pollution.

These include initiatives like odd-even scheme to control the number of vehicles, ban on construction work and strictness on stubble burning.

AQI of many areas below 300

Overall, the 24-hour average AQI has been recorded below 300. Talking about the latest figures, the Air Quality Index has been recorded at 274 at 7 am today. The air quality has been in the "poor" category since yesterday evening. This is an improvement in air quality compared to the last few days.

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Out of 37 air quality measuring stations in Delhi, about 10 stations are still showing "very poor" AQI (300+), while all other stations are currently showing "poor" (200-300) AQI. The AQI of India Gate, Alipur, Anand Vihar, Narela, Bawana, Aya Nagar, Jahangirpuri, Sonia Vihar, Vivek Vihar and Wazirpur is in the "very poor" category.

Delhi-NCR's air deteriorates

Greater Noida- 221

Ghaziabad- 227

Noida- 225

Gurugram- 233

Faridabad-177

What is AQI

Air Quality Index (AQI) is the standard by which air quality is measured. In this, the amount of pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide is measured. In Delhi in particular, the level of PM2.5 and PM10 is seen increasing dangerously.

These small particles reach the lungs through breathing and cause various health problems.

How to measure air quality

Here you can understand this AQI measurement.  If the AQI of an area is between zero to 50, then the AQI is considered 'good', if the AQI is 51 to 100, then it is considered 'satisfactory', if it is between 101 to 200, then it is considered 'moderate', if the AQI of a place is between 201 to 300, then the AQI of that area is considered 'bad'.

If the AQI is between 301 to 400, then it is considered 'very bad' and if the AQI is between 401 to 500, then it is considered in the 'severe' category. On this basis, restrictions of GRAP category are imposed in Delhi-NCR.