The opposition has been demanding a dedicated discussion on air pollution since the start of the winter session of Parliament. Several MPs have questioned the government’s preparedness and long-term strategy to tackle the worsening air quality.
Other areas recorded the following AQI levels: DTU 425, Dwarka Sector 8 391, IGI Airport T3 323, ITO 402, Jahangirpuri 426, Lodhi Road 341, Mundka 426, Najafgarh 348, Punjabi Bagh 405, Rohini 356, Vivek Vihar 411, Sonia Vihar 393, RK Puram 397, and Wazirpur 426.
Rahul Gandhi said that the opposition will be more than happy to cooperate with the government to find effective solutions to curb the rising air pollution.
According to CGHS, this action was not taken abruptly. As per rules, the concerned healthcare centers were given several warnings. The healthcare organizations (HCOs) did not comply with the instructions. Subsequently, the matter was reviewed by CGHS.
The air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday as well, and is expected to remain in this zone throughout the week. According to the CPCB data at 4 pm, the 24-hour average Air Quality Index on Sunday was recorded at 308. On Saturday, it was 330 (very poor).
Active Western Disturbances and cyclonic systems in North India have once again changed the weather patterns. Snowfall in the mountains and a cold wave in the plains have intensified the cold. Temperatures have dropped below normal in Delhi-NCR.
Air quality remains at dangerous levels in many areas of Delhi today, making it difficult for people to breathe. Those most affected are people with respiratory problems, the elderly, and children. Experts have advised them to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s average air quality index (AQI) at 7 am on Thursday was recorded at 300, which falls in the very poor category.
On the other hand, AQI was recorded at 298 in IGI Airport T3 area, 358 in ITO, 367 in Jahangirpuri, 300 in Lodhi Road, 371 in Mundka, 316 in Najafgarh, 368 in Punjabi Bagh, 380 in Rohini, 365 in Vivek Vihar, 338 in Sonia Vihar, 348 in RK Puram, 377 in Wazirpur.
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