New Delhi: AQI is at a very poor level on Diwali morning in the capital Delhi. Yes, in fact, the AQI has reached 341 here. AQI has been in the middle of poor and extremely poor levels for a week in a row. The MET department says the AQI in the capital is expected to increase further. The MET department also said that due to stubble, fireworks and low wind speed, The AQI in Delhi could go up to 400.
Because of this, the elderly, children and people with shortness of breath need to be careful. It has also been said that do not go for a walk early in the morning and consult a doctor immediately if there is a problem. At the same time, the Meteorological Department has also said that 'Moisture is present in the continuous season. Due to this pollutants like PM 2.5 and PM 10 are on the surface of the ground. The polluted air is reaching Delhi-NCR due to stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana.'
Let me tell you that if even 50 per cent of the crackers are burnt this time as compared to Diwali 2019, the Air Quality Index (AQI) can reach a serious level. On the other hand, meteorologist Sachin Panwar said that if the pollution emanating from firecrackers this time is also 50 per cent of the 2019 firecracker emissions, the air quality index is expected to reach the critical category from the night of November 4 and remain the same till November 6.
