Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 03:24am on 18 Nov 2023,Saturday Weather & Environment
Following three days of 'severe' pollution, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved, entering the 'very poor' category at 398 according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data indicated varied pollution levels, with RK Puram at 396, New Moti Bagh at 350, IGI Airport at 465, and Nehru Nagar at 416, all falling under 'very poor.' The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed stringent measures, citing inadequate progress, with a reassessment report due by November 20. Stubble burning contributed 3.45%, and IIT Kanpur's real-time study identified vehicles as the primary 44% contributor to PM2.5 levels, peaking at 90% at 9 am and reducing to 47% by 3 pm.
