Delhi Chokes Again: AQI crosses 400; Air Quality ‘Very Poor’ for second day

Delhi: Air quality of Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category for the second consecutive day on Saturday. Furthermore, the AQI exceeded 400 in 16 areas of the national capital, reaching the 'severe' category. The minimum temperature also dropped to 9.7 degrees Celsius, the lowest this season. The Meteorological Department has predicted fog and haze in many parts of Delhi and NCR in the coming days. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung Observatory in the national capital was recorded at 9.7 degrees Celsius, and at Lodhi Road at 9.8 degrees Celsius. This 9.7 degree Celsius temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory is the lowest this season. This cold snap in Delhi clearly indicates that winter is rapidly approaching. The capital's maximum temperature on Saturday was 26.4 degrees Celsius, 2.1 degrees below normal. How will the weather be? The Meteorological Department predicts that fog and mist may prevail in various parts of Delhi and NCR in the coming days. The sky will be partly cloudy on November 18 and 19. AQI crosses 400 in 16 areas Meanwhile, Delhi's three-day streak of 'severe' AQI came to an end on Friday. According to the CPCB, Delhi's 24-hour average AQI on Saturday was recorded at 387. This level of air quality is classified as 'very poor'. On Saturday, 16 centers in Delhi recorded AQI in the 'severe' category. According to the CPCB's SAMEER app, Bawana recorded the highest AQI of 443, while Wazirpur recorded 434. High Pollution from Vehicles According to DSS data, stubble burning contributed 16.3 percent of Delhi's pollution on Saturday, while vehicle emissions contributed 18.3 percent. Satellite data from the previous day showed that on Thursday, 104 incidents of stubble burning were reported in Punjab, 24 in Haryana, and 129 in Uttar Pradesh. What's the future like? A thick layer of haze and smog looms over Delhi. The CPCB says that due to the absence of any major weather change, Delhiites are unlikely to get relief from polluted air. Wind speeds are expected to remain mostly below 10 kilometers per hour for the next three to four days. This will slow the dispersion of pollutants, and people will face more pollution.