Air quality in Delhi recorded in the “very poor” category with overall air quality index (AQI) settling at 372 micrograms per cubic on Sunday.
According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research), values of harmful pollutants – Particulate Matters (PM) 10 and 2.5 were recorded at 364 and 214 micrograms per cubic.
In its short range air quality weather forecast, SAFAR said the AQI indicated
“higher end of very poor” category and likely to be the same on Sunday. Local surface winds are likely to increase moderately on 29th and 30th that increases dispersion of pollutants leading to slight improvement but AQI remains in ‘very poor’ category. Low mixing layer height and low winds are preventing efficient dispersion of pollutants. The % share of stubble burning related pollutants in Delhi’s PM2.5 is six percent.
Meanwhile to keep Delhi’s air quality under check, Delhi Government allowed only CNG-run and electric vehicles entry into the city from Saturday, while all the petrol and diesel transports will remain banned till December 3. The ban on the entry of vehicles operating on other fuels will remain till December 3.
On November 17, it had extended the restrictions, besides banning the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items in Delhi.
The ban on construction and demolition activities was lifted on Monday in view of an improvement in the air quality and inconvenience caused to workers.
