Delhi AQI Today: On Sunday morning (October 26), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi deteriorated to the ‘very poor’ category, according to the data shared by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
AQI in Delhi
The AQI at Lodhi Road was recorded at 287, while at India Gate and adjoining areas it was 325, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category. The air quality index around Ashram, Maharani Bagh was also recorded in the ‘very poor’ category, as per the CPCB. Truck-mounted water sprinklers were deployed on Lodhi Road to tackle high levels of particulate matter, as air quality remained largely in the ‘very poor’ category in many areas.
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AQI on Saturday
The AQI was in the “poor” category on Saturday morning, while Phase II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was already in force in Delhi-NCR.
AQI in Delhi “very poor”: What did the Chief Minister say?
Meanwhile, as the air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said cloud seeding has become a necessity for the national capital and termed it a pioneering step in addressing the city’s persistent environmental crisis.
Speaking to ANI, Rekha Gupta said, “Cloud seeding is a necessity for Delhi and is the first experiment of its kind. We want to try it in Delhi to see if it can help us control this very serious environmental problem.”
She added, “So the blessings of the people of Delhi are with the government, and we feel that this will be a successful experiment, and in future, we will be able to overcome these environmental problems.”
AIIMS Director urges people to take precautionary measures
Meanwhile, on Friday, former AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria warned residents about the serious health effects of rising pollution and urged them to take preventive measures.
“The current high levels of air pollution, indicated by poor AQI, are leading to acute health effects, particularly among individuals with underlying heart or lung conditions, the elderly, and young children. These groups are experiencing increased chest discomfort, breathing difficulty, cough, and worsening of pre-existing conditions like asthma and COPD,” Dr Guleria told ANI.
He added, “Even healthy individuals are reporting symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, throat pain, chest tightness, and coughing. The inflammation and narrowing of airways caused by pollutants are contributing to these issues. Additionally, the use of crackers, despite permissions for ‘green crackers,’ has exacerbated air pollution.”
Artificial rain on October 29
Earlier, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that Delhi will remain cloudy from October 28 to 30 and said that the Delhi government is ready with physical testing and permission to conduct artificial rain on October 29.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region (NCR) has slipped into the ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ categories in many areas, while Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is still in effect.
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