Delhi is suffocating, the air is ‘severe’! Know how dangerous breathing is today and why the government is silent

For the people of the national capital Delhi, Sunday morning once again dawned with dense, poisonous fog and eye irritation. The air of the city has become so bad that in many areas the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached the ‘severe’ category, which is extremely dangerous for health. Delhi’s average AQI was recorded at 361, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category.

In areas like Wazirpur and Bawana of Delhi, AQI even crossed the dangerous level of 424. The situation is so bad that on Saturday Delhi had become the second most polluted city in the country. Not only Delhi, NCR cities Noida (AQI 354), Greater Noida (AQI 336) and Ghaziabad (AQI 339) are also in the grip of this poisonous air.

Who is behind this poison?

After all, who is poisoning the air of Delhi? According to IITM data, the two biggest culprits are:

1. Stubble Smoke: Stubble burning contributes to Delhi’s pollution on Sunday 31% It is estimated to be more than 100,000, which makes it the biggest villain.
2. Vehicle pollution: After this comes the second number of vehicles running on the roads, which contribute almost to the pollution of Delhi. 14.25% Has a contribution of.

The Meteorological Department has also warned that Delhi’s air will remain in ‘very poor’ category from November 9 to 11.

Where is the stubble burning?

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is continuously holding meetings with the governments of Punjab and Haryana on this issue. If we look at the figures, there is some relief and some concern:

• Punjab: There has been a decrease in the incidents of stubble burning here as compared to last year (3,284 this year compared to 5,041 last year), but the incidents of fire have increased in districts like Muktsar and Fazilka, which is a matter of concern.
• Haryana: Haryana has done excellent work in this matter. Only 206 incidents have been registered here this year compared to 888 last year.

The wind is ‘severe’, yet why is the government not taking action?

The biggest question is that when the air is so bad, why is the government not implementing Stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)? (When GRAP-3 is implemented, there is a ban on construction work and entry of diesel trucks in the city).

The logic of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) officials on this is surprising. He says that the air in Delhi in November this year will be better than that in November last year. “better” Is. “Six out of the last seven days, the air quality has been better than the same days last year. This has been possible because of the timely action taken,” an official said.

Officials say they are keeping the situation under control through measures like dust control, cleaning of roads, operating anti-smog guns and strict checking of vehicles. He also said, “Last year GRAP Stage-3 came into effect on November 13. This time we hope that we will avoid reaching that situation.”