New Delhi: A thick layer of smog enveloped the capital Delhi and Mumbai. Delhi is facing such a situation due to cold wave and poor air quality. Meanwhile, Mumbai is also experiencing smog due to poor air quality.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) in capital Delhi fell to 393, the “very poor” category, from 370 on Saturday. AQI between 0 and 50 is “good”, 51 to 100 is “satisfactory”, 101 to 200 is “moderate”, 201 to 300 is “poor”, 301 to 400 is “very poor”, and 401 to 500 is “very poor” as “very poor”. Considered “severe.” The humidity was recorded at 97% at 8:30 am, the IMD said. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 24 degrees Celsius.
Delhi air quality
Delhi’s air quality deteriorated again this week, forcing authorities to re-implement the fourth and final phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). As per the regulations, all schools have conducted online classes and BS-IV or older diesel medium and heavy goods vehicles registered in Delhi are banned. All construction activities in the national capital have also been halted. According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), the foggy weather is likely to continue for a few more days as the cold intensifies in the capital.
At the same time, the cold wave in the capital Delhi has intensified, with the lowest temperature in many areas approaching 7 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi’s Safdarjung and Palam recorded minimum temperatures of 7.3 degrees Celsius and 8.8 degrees Celsius respectively.
Mumbai’s smog also spreads
The weather in Mumbai was very cold this time. Decades later, the city experienced such coldness again. Urban air quality has declined. The city experienced haze weather for the fourth consecutive day, with the total air quality index reaching 176. Earlier this week, the AQI had reached 199, which falls into the “poor” category.
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