New Delhi: Four days after Diwali, the air quality in the national capital remains in the ‘very poor’ category. On Monday, the average AQI in Delhi was recorded above 300 in many areas, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. The AQI in Anand Vihar reaches 433 which indicates that the air is in ‘severe’ category.
Other areas with high AQI on November 4 include, Alipur (400), Ashok Vihar (420), Bawana (412), Jahangirpuri (422), New Moti Bagh (412), NSIT Dwarka (414), Patparganj (403), Punjabi bagh (414), RK Puram (401), Rohini (411), Vivek Vihar and Wazirpur (417). The AQI above between 401 and 450 is categorised as ‘severe’.
Why AQI is high in Anand Vihar?
Anand Vihar has been the most polluted area of Delhi having higher AQI than the average AQI of Delhi. This is due the presence of Delhi bus terminal with Kaushambhi bus terminal located right opposite to it. A large number of buses specifically diesel buses of Uttar Pradesh come at the terminal, adding to the pollution in the area. Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that there are three reasons for high AQI in Anand Vihar – pollution from diesel buses of Uttar Pradesh in bus terminus, local dust and ongoing construction work on the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor.
Froth formation continues in Yamuna water
A dense layer of smog has enveloped the entire city since Diwali. Most part of the city have the AQI above 300 creating health concern to the residents. Large number of people have been experiencing ailments like breathing problems, throat pain, burning sensation in eyes, sneezing, cough, headaches and other problems. Other than this a thick layer of froth is visible in many parts of Yamuna river at a time when the Chhata Pooja is around the corner. The adds to the problems arising from high level of pollution. The authorities have been spraying anti-foaming chemicals into the water of Yamuna to curb the formation of froth.
