Delhi's air quality continues to remain 'very poor'

December 01, 2021 09:39

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday morning, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research.

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi on Wednesday morning was recorded at 316.

In light of the air quality standard, SAFAR issued an advisory to reduce heavy exertion. As per SAFAR's prediction, the AQI in Delhi will marginally improve to 305 but will remain in the 'very poor' category.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Some residents of Delhi complained of respiratory problems and said that no improvement has been witnessed.

"There is too much pollution in Delhi. It increases in winter every year. The government is not doing anything. People feel irritation in the chest because of the pollution," said a resident of RK Puram.

Another local said, "There is no change in the situation of the pollution in Delhi. I don't think it will improve in the coming years as the number of vehicles on the roads is increasing and so is the population."

Sanjay Kumar Sahni, a Delhi resident, had a list of suggestions for the government which included the installation of air purifier towers and seeking the public's opinion on taking other measures.

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