Connect with us

National

NCR air quality ‘very poor’, to worsen on Wednesday

Published

6 years ago

on

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Suffering “very poor” air quality, the national capital and the region around it will see rise in the pollution levels till Friday (December 29), officials said on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the air quality in Delhi was ranked “very-poor”, while it was “severe-plus” in Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad and Noida, even as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) saw improvement over the last 24 hours.

However, the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) is likely to drop to severe levels due to meteorological reasons, says the weather department forecast.

“India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted low winds, poor ventilation coefficient and stable atmospheric conditions likely to cause episodic severe air quality events particularly in the evening and night till December 29,” a CPCB statement said.

“In view of this, concerned agencies requested to remain alert and take all necessary measures for preventing emergency situation,” the CPCB added.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded 335 on Tuesday against 372 on Monday, both considered “very-poor”.

While AQI of Ghaziabad and Noida on Tuesday was 445 and 476 respectively, on Monday, they were 465 and 476, all considered “severe”.

The major pollutant PM2.5 or particles in air with diameter less than 2.5 micrometers, at 7 p.m. in Delhi were recorded at 218 units while across NCR, it was 222 units.

Anand Vihar in east Delhi and Delhi Technical University in south Delhi were the most polluted regions with PM2.5 rated “severe-plus” measuring at 336 and 399 units, respectively.

The safe limit for PM2.5 as per international standards is 25 units, while for national standards, it is 40 units.

According to IMD, Tuesday witnessed the wind flow from northwest direction of Delhi which would lead to moderate or dense fog in the morning on Wednesday.

“Atmospheric circulation over Delhi will be less favourable for dispersion of air pollutant,” IMD said.

“We are likely to have dense fog, which is natural during these days,” a CPCB official said.

–IANS
kd/pgh/dg

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

National

Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

Published

7 months ago

on

October 4, 2023

By

The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

Continue Reading

Trending