Delhi air quality hits 'very poor' as transport sector leads pollution surge
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Why in news
Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' category as the transport sector was identified as the primary pollution contributor by IITM models.
Background
Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 313 on Wednesday. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) identified the transport sector as the largest contributor to the pollution surge.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDelhi's 24-hour average AQI reached 313 on Wednesday.
- BodyIITM: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
- BodyCPCB: Central Pollution Control Board
- BodyCREAMS Laboratory: Reported expected increase in stubble burning.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the multi-sectoral challenges in managing urban air pollution in Delhi and suggest measures to mitigate the impact of transport and agricultural activities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Sectoral imbalance: Dominance of transport emissions over industrial and residential sources in urban AQI
- Inter-state coordination: Difficulty in regulating seasonal stubble burning across state borders
- Monitoring gaps: Need for real-time data integration between CPCB and local environmental bodies
Keywords: Air Quality Index · Stubble burning · Urban pollution · Transport emissions · Environmental monitoring
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