Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Very Poor' Amid Toxic Smog
Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' on November 3, with an AQI of 319, as toxic smog blanketed the city. Most monitoring stations recorded AQI above 300, and authorities deployed water sprinklers to mitigate pollution. Weak winds and low temperatures trapped pollutants, worsening conditions after Diwali. The AQEWS forecast predicts 'very poor' air quality until November 4.
On November 3, Delhi's air quality stayed in the 'very poor' category, with an overall AQI of 319 recorded at 7:05 am. Data from the CPCB's Sameer app showed most of the 39 monitoring stations had AQI above 300, including Wazirpur, Narela, Vivek Vihar, Burari Crossing, Bawana, Anand Vihar, and Rohini. Authorities responded by deploying truck-mounted water sprinklers across the city to curb pollution. The situation worsened from Sunday, when the AQI reached 366, with three stations recording 'severe' levels above 400. Weak winds and low temperatures trapped pollutants, leading to high PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations. The Air Quality Early Warning System noted that wind speeds below 8 kmph and a ventilation index under 6,000 m²/s created unfavorable conditions for pollutant dispersal. The forecast predicts 'very poor' air quality until November 4. According to CPCB standards, AQI between 301-400 is 'very poor', posing health risks, especially for children, the elderly, and those with lung or heart diseases.
