Delhi Pollution: For a short period of time, Delhi has experienced better air quality, thanks to good weather conditions. Relief from pollution was possible for a short time.
A Brief Breather for the Capital
The average Air Quality Index has been close to the “poor” range for the last few days, which is a significant change from the “severe” and “deplorable” conditions that were reported earlier..
Why Did the Air Quality Improve?
The primary factor that brought about this short-term improvement in the air quality is the nice weather. A strong surface wind could disperse pollutants, and thus, the contaminants could not settle near the ground. Such conditions have given the place where emissions from vehicles, construction had accumulated the chance to let these emissions go instead of being trapped over the city.
Why the relief may not last?
Meteorologists also indicated that the wind speeds are going to lessen during the day. As temperatures go down and winds get slower, pollutants will be able to settle again, and thus the air quality will return to an inferior level.
Health Concerns Still Remain
Even the air quality measured in the recent phase of relative improvement is still below the standard. Long-term exposure to air of “poor” quality can lead to eye and throat irritation, breathing problems, and the exacerbation of already existing respiratory diseases.
Temporary Calm or a Wake-Up Call?
The decline in pollution in the recent period is just a temporary one and it is only because of weather conditions. If there is no continuous effort to reduce the emissions from the traffic, construction, industries, and regional areas, Delhi will still be experiencing short breaks from pollution instead of a permanent improvement.
