Delhi witnessed a thick layer of smog on Wednesday morning as the city’s air quality worsened, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the ‘very poor’ category. The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) recorded this figure around 7 am, highlighting the continued deterioration of the capital’s air quality.
Smog was reported across key areas of the city, including India Gate, Aerocity, AIIMS, and Akshardham Temple, hindering visibility and adding to health woes.
“As per the dynamic model and forecasts for weather/meteorological conditions and air quality provided by IMD/IITM, there is a likelihood of the daily average AQI of Delhi remaining in the ‘very poor’ category (AQI 301-400) in the coming days due to unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions,” according to a Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change release.
The CAQM’s Sub-Committee has directed relevant agencies in the NCR to implement all actions under Stage II of GRAP. This includes an 11-point action plan featuring mechanical sweeping, water sprinkling on roads, intensified inspections at construction sites, and proper dust disposal. Citizens are being urged to use public transport, reduce personal vehicle use, and avoid activities that generate dust or involve burning solid waste.
(ANI)