Delhi Recorded Severe Air Quality
The overall air quality index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded at 381 which falls in the very poor category, the highest of this season and just points below severe pollution level, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board.New Delhi: Delhi recorded its worst air quality of this season on Sunday as a thick haze engulfed the national capital which continued to grapple with deteriorating air quality.
The task force also warned that at beginning of November the situation may get further deteriorated on account of localised emissions during festival and regional contribution due to stubble burning..A thick haze due to smog engulfed the national capital which recorded the worst air quality of this season, authorities said.Some of these recommendations include shut down of coal and biomass factories, intensification of inspection by transport filter suppliers department to check polluting vehicles and control traffic congestion in Delhi-NCR during November 1-10.
Authorities attribute the dip in air quality to localised factors like construction dust, vehicular pollution as well as regional factors like pollution due stubble burning from Punjab and Haryana.Twelve pollution monitoring stations located in various parts of Delhi recorded severe air quality while 20 stations recorded very poor air quality, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board.A CPCB-led task force has recommended to Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority implementation of stringent measures from November 1 to 10, predicting further deterioration in the air quality ahead of Diwali.The task force also issued an advisory to the public, asking them to avoid outdoor strenuous activities and minimise use of private vehicles
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