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Delhi Residents Woken Up to Thick Smog as Air Quality Index Hits 'Very Poor' Level

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The residents of Delhi woke up to thick smog on Wednesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 345 at 5:30 am, classified as 'very poor' by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marks the second consecutive day of deteriorating air quality in the national capital, following the celebrations of Diwali. Various areas of Delhi recorded AQI levels between 300 to 400, falling under the 'very poor' category, while some areas like DTU, IGI Airport, and Lodhi Road recorded AQI levels below 300, classified as 'poor'. The 24-hour average AQI at 4 pm on the previous day was 351, up from 345 on the day before.

Key Takeaways:

  • The AQI in Delhi reached a level of 345 on Wednesday morning, classified as 'very poor' by the CPCB.
  • This is the second consecutive day of deteriorating air quality in the national capital after Diwali celebrations.
  • Parts of Delhi recorded AQI levels between 300 to 400, with areas like Ashok Vihar, Bawana, and Dilshad Garden registering AQI levels of 380.
  • Majority of the national capital recorded an AQI between 300 to 400, in the 'very poor' category.
  • Some areas like DTU, IGI Airport, and Lodhi Road recorded an AQI of less than 300, classified as 'poor'.
  • A total of 250 people suffered burn injuries in Delhi on Diwali, with the Safdarjung Hospital recording the highest number of such cases at 129.
  • The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received 269 emergency calls on Diwali night, marking a nearly-15-per cent decline from the previous year's figure of 318.

Statistics:

  • Air Quality Index (AQI): 345 on Wednesday morning, classified as 'very poor' by the CPCB.
  • AQI levels between 300 to 400: Recorded in parts of Delhi, falling under the 'very poor' category.
  • AQI levels below 300: Recorded in areas like DTU, IGI Airport, and Lodhi Road, classified as 'poor'.
  • 24-hour average AQI at 4 pm on Tuesday: 351, up from 345 on Monday.
  • Total people suffering burn injuries in Delhi on Diwali: 250.
  • Number of burn injuries recorded at the Safdarjung Hospital: 129.
  • Emergency calls received by the DFS on Diwali night: 269.

Sources:

  • Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com

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