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Delhi’s Air Quality Hits Severe Levels as Pollution Crisis Deepens

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
November 19, 2024
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Delhi’s Air Quality Hits Severe Levels as Pollution Crisis Deepens
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Residents in northern India faced another day of severe air pollution on Tuesday, with a thick layer of smog blanketing the region. The capital, New Delhi, remained at the center of the crisis, as its air quality index (AQI) hovered at “severe” levels, prompting widespread restrictions.

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  • Delhi’s Air Quality Reaches Alarming Levels
  • Winter Woes: The Root Causes
  • Visibility Concerns and Regional Impact
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Delhi’s Air Quality Reaches Alarming Levels

The AQI in Delhi peaked at 491 on Monday, nearing the maximum of 500, and recorded a 24-hour average of 488 on Tuesday, according to India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Five monitoring stations in the capital reported the maximum AQI reading of 500, a level classified as “severe,” posing serious health risks to healthy individuals and exacerbating conditions for those with pre-existing illnesses.

Swiss air quality group IQAir ranked New Delhi as the world’s most polluted city, with an air quality level deemed “hazardous” at 489. Although this marked an improvement from Monday’s alarming reading of 1,081, experts note that AQI scores vary between countries due to differences in pollutant concentration scales.

Winter Woes: The Root Causes

India grapples with air pollution every winter as cold, dense air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from illegal farm fires in Punjab and Haryana. The smoke from crop stubble burning contributes significantly to the toxic haze, combined with vehicle emissions and industrial pollutants.

The fog and pollution levels have disrupted daily life, with the government imposing restrictions on vehicle movement and construction activities. Schools in Delhi have shifted to online classes, further highlighting the crisis’s impact on urban life.

Visibility Concerns and Regional Impact

While a shift in the fog layer improved visibility over Delhi, the situation worsened in Uttar Pradesh, where visibility dropped to zero in Agra. The iconic Taj Mahal has been shrouded in smog for nearly a week, drawing attention to the environmental toll on India’s cultural landmarks.

Pollution-related restrictions have also severely affected economic activity. Over 3.4 million micro, small, and medium enterprises in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi have reported production disruptions due to the measures implemented to curb pollution levels.

Bottom Line

Northern India’s air pollution crisis underscores the urgent need for long-term solutions. The seasonal spikes in pollution, driven by farm fires, industrial emissions, and vehicular exhaust, highlight systemic challenges that short-term measures alone cannot resolve. While immediate actions such as restricting activities and shifting to online schooling mitigate risks, the broader issue requires sustainable policies and regional cooperation.

The persistent smog in Delhi and beyond not only impacts public health but also damages economic productivity and tarnishes India’s global image. Comprehensive reforms targeting clean energy adoption, stricter emission controls, and alternatives to crop burning are essential to break this annual cycle of environmental and economic distress.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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