New Delhi, Nov 26: India’s National Capital Delhi continues to breath unhealthy. Every year as winter arrives it comes with the breathing worries and health issues for Delhi people. Pollutants called PM10, which are fine enough to cause respiratory diseases, were recorded at 218, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 320 -- in the "very poor" category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The level of PM2.5 (particles in the air with a diameter of fewer than 2.5 micrometers) was recorded at 179, and the PM10 level was recorded at 338.
The following table shows the categories of Air
Air Quality Index
Particles in air | Quality of air | |
0 and 50 | good | |
51 and 100 | satisfactory | |
101 and 200 | moderate | |
201 and 300 | poor | |
301 and 400 | very poor | |
401 and 500 | severe |
"The increase in pollution can be attributed to a decline in wind speed as compared to past two days. All other meteorological factors were already unfavorable," the SAFAR said in a report.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted that the menace of air pollution is not restricted to Delhi or the National Capital Region but the poor condition will persist in all the Metro cities of the Nation.