INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: Aided by the early exit of winter, Delhi this year saw its 2nd cleanest month of February since the air quality index was
The average AQI during the month was 237, the most affordable after 225 in February last year.Though the month didnt see any great or
satisfying air days, strong winds and high temperatures assisted distribute pollutants, experts stated
The month saw 5 really bad , 13 bad and 10 moderate air days
There were 4 really poor days in February last year.Strong winds, high temperature cleared air in FebruaryNew Delhi: Temperatures that
were typically 4 to nine degrees above regular played a key function in keeping the air relatively clean this February, which tape-recorded
the second finest average AQI for the month because 2016
Describing the meteorological factors behind the comparatively low AQI reasonably low this February, a met official said, The first half of
The strong winds assisted in dispersion of pollutants
The second half of the month saw high temperatures on a lot of days which assisted in better ventilation
The temperature levels were 4 to nine degrees above regular on a lot of days
The average AQI of February was greatest in 2016 at 291
It was 267 in 2017, 243 in 2018, 242 in 2019, 241 in 2020 and 288 in 2021
Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, research study and advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), said, The total pollution
levels are expected to come down in February compared to the peak and typical levels in winter
This has likewise been the warmest February in the past 17 years
The level of pollution concentration is likewise lower due to changing meteorology
She included, This is the time to ramp up action to ensure sustained enhancement and reduce dependence on emergency situation action
Focus on decreasing emissions from all crucial sectors
According to CPCB, January and February 2023 saw 47 days when the AQI was between 301 and 500 (in the extremely poor to severe range)
In 2015, 44 such days were taped throughout the very same period.An AQI reading of 50 or below is categorized as excellent , readings in
between 51 and 100 on the index fall in the acceptable classification
Readings between 101 and 200 are considered moderate
Poor air ranges from 201 to 300, extremely poor from 301 to 400 and severe from 401 to 500.
