Delhi woke up to another morning under a thick, grey haze on Monday, as the city’s air quality remained trapped in the ‘very poor’ category for the second consecutive day.
The Air Quality Index ( AQI) was recorded at 315 at 6 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rains later in the day, offering a glimmer of hope, the capital and its adjoining regions continue to battle one of the season’s worst air spells.
Neighbouring cities fared no better. Noida recorded an AQI of 331, while Ghaziabad stood at 321—both falling under the ‘very poor’ category, as per CPCB’s SAMEER app. Greater Noida (288) and Gurugram (244) reported slightly better readings in the ‘poor’ range, while Faridabad stood out with an AQI of 198, categorised as ‘moderate’.
Under CPCB norms, an AQI between 0–50 is considered ‘good’, 51–100 ‘satisfactory’, 101–200 ‘moderate’, 201–300 ‘poor’, 301–400 ‘very poor’, and anything beyond 400 ‘severe’. Monday’s reading once again placed Delhi on the brink of crossing into the red zone—a recurring autumnal crisis triggered by vehicle emissions, construction dust, and stubble burning in neighbouring states.
Weather, however, might offer a temporary reprieve. The IMD has forecast light rains or drizzle across Delhi-NCR on October 27, which could help wash away particulate matter and briefly lift air quality levels. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 29°C, while the minimum is likely to settle near 18°C.
In a rare October chill, the city’s minimum temperature on Sunday dipped to 15.8°C—its lowest for the month in two years and about 1.4°C below normal. IMD records show that the minimum temperature last October had dipped to 15.9°C, compared to 17.4°C the year before.
Meanwhile, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Sunday rolled out the second phase of its “mist sprayer project” to combat rising pollution levels in Lutyens’ Delhi. The new phase covers Shanti Path and Africa Avenue, following what officials described as the “successful implementation” of the first phase along Lodhi Road.
Mounted on electric poles, these automated mist sprayers release fine droplets of treated water into the air, which help settle dust and reduce airborne pollutants. NDMC officials said the system also doubles as an eco-friendly watering mechanism for roadside plants while conserving water.
The Air Quality Index ( AQI) was recorded at 315 at 6 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rains later in the day, offering a glimmer of hope, the capital and its adjoining regions continue to battle one of the season’s worst air spells.
Neighbouring cities fared no better. Noida recorded an AQI of 331, while Ghaziabad stood at 321—both falling under the ‘very poor’ category, as per CPCB’s SAMEER app. Greater Noida (288) and Gurugram (244) reported slightly better readings in the ‘poor’ range, while Faridabad stood out with an AQI of 198, categorised as ‘moderate’.
Under CPCB norms, an AQI between 0–50 is considered ‘good’, 51–100 ‘satisfactory’, 101–200 ‘moderate’, 201–300 ‘poor’, 301–400 ‘very poor’, and anything beyond 400 ‘severe’. Monday’s reading once again placed Delhi on the brink of crossing into the red zone—a recurring autumnal crisis triggered by vehicle emissions, construction dust, and stubble burning in neighbouring states.
Weather, however, might offer a temporary reprieve. The IMD has forecast light rains or drizzle across Delhi-NCR on October 27, which could help wash away particulate matter and briefly lift air quality levels. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 29°C, while the minimum is likely to settle near 18°C.
In a rare October chill, the city’s minimum temperature on Sunday dipped to 15.8°C—its lowest for the month in two years and about 1.4°C below normal. IMD records show that the minimum temperature last October had dipped to 15.9°C, compared to 17.4°C the year before.
Meanwhile, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Sunday rolled out the second phase of its “mist sprayer project” to combat rising pollution levels in Lutyens’ Delhi. The new phase covers Shanti Path and Africa Avenue, following what officials described as the “successful implementation” of the first phase along Lodhi Road.
Mounted on electric poles, these automated mist sprayers release fine droplets of treated water into the air, which help settle dust and reduce airborne pollutants. NDMC officials said the system also doubles as an eco-friendly watering mechanism for roadside plants while conserving water.
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