Strong winds from the southeast region that is expected to improve air quality further in the coming days
New Delhi: "Delhi's air quality remained very poor, strong surface winds are likely to bring some relief from high pollution levels during the day," officials said.
The capital Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded up to 382 at 9 am on Sunday.
Delhi NCR is also affected by the high rates of pollution. Neighbouring places like Faridabad (347), Ghaziabad (344), Greater Noida (322), Gurgaon (345) and Noida (356) also recorded their air quality in the "very poor" category.
According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality, monitor SAFAR said, "From November 21 to November 23, surface winds are likely to be strong resulting in effective dispersion that improves air quality."
It also added that the transport-level winds coming from the northwest direction are also likely to be strong during the period and will flush out locally discharged pollutants from Delhi to the southeast region that is expected to improve air quality further.
India Meteorological Department said that the city recorded a minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal. The maximum temperature will be around 27 degrees Celsius.
The Kejriwal Govt. has taken various steps to combat the effects of pollution rates. Today, Delhi Govt. has decided to hire 550 private buses, so that people can travel from public conveyance rather than opting for private vehicles.
Delhi Govt. has also allowed standing passengers in Metro and Buses. Earlier, it was prohibited due to precautionary measures of the pandemic.
The Delhi government had issued ten directions, including a ban on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items in the city and closure of schools and colleges till further orders.
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