Delhi’s air quality deteriorates amid dust pollution
The air quality in the national capital deteriorated on Tuesday following a high level of dust pollution in various parts of the city and its surrounding areas.
The air quality in the national capital deteriorated on Tuesday following a high level of dust pollution in various parts of the city and its surrounding areas.
According to SAFAR forecast, the air quality of the city will continue under the 'very poor category' on Sunday.
An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor, and 401-500 are marked as severe/hazardous.
The low pace of surface wind blowing in the capital is very much responsible for the deterioration in the air quality, said the officials said.
The ministry also estimated the stubble burning fire share in city's air at 15 per cent as the stubble burning incidents reduced marginally from previous day and its count estimated to be around 495.
According to SAFAR, extremely calm surface wind conditions prevail over the Delhi region and are forecast to continue for two days.
According to SAFAR, the improvement in air quality is unusual for this time of the year.
Analysis shows any power generated at the Khurja plant would likely be sold for Rs 5.67 per kwh, while renewable energy prices today are only plus or minus Rs 3 per kwh.
The improvement in air quality is due to incessant rains that have washed away pollutants from the air, a CPCB official said.
