Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category on Sunday as the pollution caused by stubble burning touched 48 per cent. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 416 (severe category) at 8 pm. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also tweeted about the air pollution situation. He tweeted, 'Nov 7 – AQI – 428 (401 to 500 – severe) PM10 – 450 (above 430 – severe) PM2.5 – 309 (above 250 – severe).'
Delhi's air quality improved somewhat on Saturday due to strong winds. But it remained in the 'severe' category as the share of stubble burning in the city's 'PM2.5' pollution reached this season's highest level of 41 per cent. reached. The AQI was recorded at 462 on Friday.
Minister in Delhi Government Gopal Rai has also expressed his concern over rising air pollution. Also, he has demanded an emergency meeting from the Center. However, he has called for an emergency meeting with the states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan on stubble burning. A letter has also been written to the minister. It is written in the letter that we need a permanent solution to burn stubble like Pusa Bio Decomposer.
According to the data released, the share of stubble pollution has reached an all-time high of 48 per cent. According to the CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded AQI at 424 (severe category), Okhla phase-two 425 (severe), RK Puram in 'poor' category and Rohini at 446 (severe), according to CPCB data.
AQI between 0 and 50 is 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 401 to 500 is considered 'serious'. According to the 'Travel Model', the AQI is expected to improve from the evening of November 7. He said that the AQI is expected to improve. But it will remain in the very poor to the severe category in the next two days. The India Meteorological Department said that the maximum temperature of Delhi was recorded at 25 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
