Delhi-NCR AQI Level Today, November 25: Delhi pollution concerns continue as AQI refuses to drop

The Delhi AQI level on Tuesday morning was equivalent to smoking nearly 1 cigarettes a day (Source: aqi.in)

#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from the AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital area as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city. AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 323, categorised as ‘Very Poor’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/hBvbQrA6HD

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The PM 2.5 level in the air increased to 294 at 7 AM, whereas the PM 10 level was 396 μg/m³ at 7 AM. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the PM 2.5 exposure in 24 hours must not exceed a maximum of 15 μg/m³, and PM 10 exposure must be limited to 45 μg/m³.

Delhi Pollution Level Area-Wise: Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad

The AQI in other cities of the NCR was no better.  In Noida and Greater Noida, the AQI at 7:34 AM on Tuesday were 456 and 455, respectively. Ghaziabad recorded an AQI of 454. In Haryana’s Faridabad, the AQI reading was 444, while in Gurugram, it was 404.

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The Ethiopian volcanic ash could worsen the Delhi air pollution, but the actual impact remains to be seen. As of now flight schedules have been disrupted.

The worsening air pollution is leading to Delhiites experiencing watery eyes, asthmatic symptoms, itchy skin, etc. An increase in the AQI can also lead to severe conditions, such as persistent coughing, severe shortness of breath, intense wheezing, significant chest tightness or congestion, and itchy throat.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has imposed the Graded Response Action Plan Stage-III (GRAP-3) due to the high pollution. It is imposed when the AQI is in or threatens to rise in the range of 401-450.