Air quality in Delhi continues to remain in ‘severe’ category

The air quality in Delhi continues to remain in ‘severe’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the city’s air quality index was recorded 487 at 11 A.M. An Air Quality Index between 201 and 300 is considered poor, 301 to 400 very poor and 401 to 500 severe.

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Key-Points

Agencies involved was indigenously developed by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune and is run by India Meteorological Department (IMD).

To provide Real-time air quality index on 24×7 basis with colour coding along with 72-hour advance weather forecast; To issue Health advisory to prepare citizens well in advance.

Parameters monitored:

Pollutants: PM1, PM2.5, PM10, Ozone, CO, NOx (NO, NO2), SO2, BC, Methane (CH4), Non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC), Black Carbon, VOC’s, Benzene and Mercury.

Meteorological Parameters: UV Radiation, Rainfall, Temperature, Humidity, Wind speed, Wind direction, solar radiation.