Delhi’s air quality remains ‘Very Poor’ despite minor improvement
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI in Delhi was recorded at 334, with PM 2.5 being the prominent pollutant in the air.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI in Delhi was recorded at 334, with PM 2.5 being the prominent pollutant in the air.
The CAQM held a review meeting on January 1 with regard to the air quality scenario in the region and observed the forecasts by the India Meteorological Department(IMD)
The CAQM has urged the citizens to follow and implement the restrictions under stage- I and II of the anti pollution plan GRAP.
The decision to reopen schools has been taken after the air quality in Delhi improved to "very poor" from "severe" category.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a high-level meeting of his government officials at the Delhi Secretariat at 12 pm today.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences’ air quality monitoring service, SAFAR, had earlier predicted that the city’s overall air quality index (AQI) would enter the 'severe' category on Monday.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitoring service, SAFAR, had earlier predicted that the city's overall air quality index (AQI) would enter the 'severe' category between 1 am and 6 am on Monday.
SAFAR has predicted that the thunderstorm is likely to improve Delhi air quality "substantially to moderate"
The overall air quality continued to remain 'poor', even as some areas recorded 'very poor' category air
The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 22 degrees Celsius on Tuesday
