Delhi-NCR air pollution hits 'severe' category as IIT Delhi records AQI of 425
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Why in news
Delhi-NCR air quality reached the 'severe' category as IIT Delhi recorded an AQI of 425, prompting concerns over public health and environmental safety.
Background
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 425 at IIT Delhi and 365 at Anand Vihar. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted rainfall and thunderstorms across several parts of the country.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIIT Delhi recorded an AQI of 425 in the 'severe' category.
- FactAnand Vihar recorded an AQI of 365.
- BodyCPCB: Central Pollution Control Board is the primary body for monitoring air quality.
- BodyIMD: India Meteorological Department provides weather forecasts including rainfall and thunderstorms.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the institutional and logistical challenges in managing severe air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region during the winter months.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state coordination: Jurisdictional hurdles between Delhi, Haryana, and UP in implementing Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
- Data transparency: Real-time monitoring and public dissemination of AQI to facilitate community-led mitigation
- Meteorological factors: Impact of stagnant wind speeds and temperature inversions on pollutant concentration
Keywords: Air Quality Index (AQI) · Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) · Atmospheric Inversion · Public Health Crisis · Inter-state Governance
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