Delhi-NCR Faces Crisis as Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels
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New Delhi, Dec 19 (NationPress) As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in Delhi, the capital of India, has drastically fallen to perilous levels, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) measured at 448 at 7 A.M. on Thursday. The situation remains dire in the National Capital Region (NCR) cities, with Faridabad in Haryana at 289, Gurugram at 370, and Ghaziabad at 386, alongside Greater Noida at 351 and Noida at 366.
Within Delhi, numerous areas are struggling with extreme air pollution, with AQI levels oscillating between 400 and 500, categorizing it as 'severe plus'.
Disturbing statistics have emerged from locations such as Anand Vihar (478), Ashok Vihar (472), Bawana (454), Burari Crossing (473), Mathura Road (467), Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (451), Dwarka Sector 8 (460), ITO (475), Jahangirpuri (478), and Punjabi Bagh (476). Other critical locations include Nehru Nagar (485), Rohini (470), Vikas Marg (466), and Vivek Vihar (475).
Such figures reveal hazardous air quality, posing significant health threats to the population, especially vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory ailments.
The severe pollution coincides with cold weather, as Delhi-NCR experiences varying humidity levels. Earlier on Wednesday, some areas reported minimum temperatures exceeding 5 degrees Celsius.
Stagnant winds and elevated humidity have resulted in shallow fog across multiple regions of Delhi-NCR, exacerbating pollution levels.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned that smoggy conditions may continue in the upcoming days, potentially worsening the cold wave.
This scenario emphasizes the urgent requirement for pollution control initiatives as residents of Delhi-NCR face hazardous air quality and health threats.
The CPCB categorizes an AQI exceeding 400 as 'severe', indicating serious health risks for the population. Authorities have recommended strict implementation of anti-pollution strategies and advised residents, particularly those at risk, to limit outdoor activities.
As winter intensifies and pollution levels escalate, the struggle against smog in Delhi-NCR remains a critical issue.
