Delhi‘s air pollution once more hit the headlines because of air pollution enveloping the city. With pollution levels increasing in the city, breathing in the city has become troublesome and air pollution has many serious health hazards. Several parts of the city have been exposed to bad air quality, with Anand Vihar being one of the worst-hit areas.With Delhi and its surrounding regions suffering from pollution, residents are seeking insight into why the situation is not improving and when they can anticipate the improvement.
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Why Is Delhi’s Air Quality Getting Worse?
What causes Delhi’s air to become worse, and how can it be tackled? Deforestation and vehicle emissions are the main reasons for Delhi’s poor air quality. Delhi also has a problem with dust from construction sites, and from the burning of waste and industry.Together, these sources all contribute to a blanket of polluted air that could hover over the city for days.
Anand Vihar Among the Worst-Hit Areas
Anand Vihar often ranks high on Delhi’s list of pollution hotspots due to traffic congestion, commercial activity, and vehicle emissions. The pollution levels in these zones can be felt even during outdoor activities and are often much higher than the air quality levels in Delhi.Residents are encouraged to remain indoors during extended periods when air quality is poor.
Delhi-NCR Pollution: What Are the Latest AQI Levels?
The overall AQI at 8 am was 351 at Delhi which falls in the very poor category, as per reports. Anand Vihar recorded AQI at 364 and other monitoring stations had reading above 400.
Meanwhile, in other cities in the region:
- Noida: AQI 313
- Gurugram: 324 AQI
- Faridabad: AQI 311
- Ghaziabad: AQI 294
These readings are also reflective of the general pollution level in the whole National Capital Region.
When Can Delhi Residents Expect Relief From Pollution?
There could be some ease temporarily as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted very light rain or drizzle in patches of Delhi on November 15.Sprinkles of rain could wash down the dust and particles that are hanging in the air. The problem with drizzles though is that it is not enough to clear things out for too long.The forecast for November 16 & 17 is for clear weather. South or Southeast winds in the afternoon will be at around 15 kmph. The winds will be carrying pollution away but haze in the mornings and evenings will take a toll on air quality.
