Looks like the constant rains this month have cast their magic over India’s capital. As the city takes in the pleasant weather, its air quality is also showing constant improvements. So much so that Delhi has breathed its cleanest August air in four years this year. Apparently, this is because the city has witnessed repeated spells of good rain this month. Read on to know more.
Delhi’s Air Quality For August Is The Cleanest In 4 Years
This year has brought along some good news for Delhi, where air pollution normally keeps rising. According to a comparative study by Hindustan Times, the capital did not record a single ‘good’ day in the Augusts of 2016, 2017, and 2018. In August 2019, the city had two ‘good’ days, 20 ‘satisfactory’ days, and nine ‘moderate’ days. But this year’s August is marked by only ‘good’ and ‘satisfactory’ air quality days. This is reportedly based on the data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Please click on the link below to know 4pm bulletin of Cities Air Quality Index(AQI):https://t.co/zaaUkqQs3g#CPCB #AQIAlert pic.twitter.com/bJTNYhYdR9
— Central Pollution Control Board (@CPCB_OFFICIAL) August 22, 2020
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Which Areas In Delhi Have ‘Good’ Air Quality Today?
As per the data by CPCB, Delhi’s air quality was on an average ‘good’ as of August 24, 6 am. Specifically speaking, areas like Pusa, Ashok Vihar, Mathura Road, Lodhi Road, Dwarka Sector 8, Dilshad Garden, Delhi University (North Campus) registered ‘good’ air quality. Meanwhile, others like Anand Vihar, Bawana, Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3), Mundka, Rohini and Wazirpur recorded ‘satisfactory’ air quality.
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How Is Air Quality Measured?
Wondering how is this air quality measured? Well an AQI of 0-50 is categorised as ‘good’ air quality, of 51-100 as ‘satisfactory’, of 101-200 as ‘moderate’, of 201-300 as ‘poor’, of 301-400 as ‘very poor’, of 401-500 as ‘severe’. But, what does it mean for us? An increasing AQI value implies more difficulty in breathing. Which is why, people sensitive to bad air quality need to take necessary precautions. Especially with the pandemic going on, people who are vulnerable to breathing problems must tread with caution, and stay indoors as much as possible. Meanwhile, if you’re missing the city, here’s a short virtual tour of its iconic monuments that will refresh you.