Environment
Despite several measures, air quality in the national Capital has plummeted to the ‘severe’ category even before the winter; Patriot visits Delhi’s hotspots where a constant rise in cases of respiratory illnesses is taking a toll on its residents
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The city’s AQI skyrocketed from 351 at 10 am on Thursday to 471 at 9 am on Friday and the worsening air quality has prompted authorities to close primary schools for two days
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The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 351 at 10 am
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This measure is aimed at addressing air pollution caused by diesel-powered buses in the region, with the overarching goal of transitioning to electric vehicles
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The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 372 at 10 am, the highest so far this season. The 24-hour average AQI was 359 on Tuesday, 347 on Monday, 325 on Sunday, 304 on Saturday and 261 on Friday
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In stark contrast to the preceding years, Delhi encountered only one day of rainfall (5.4 mm) in October 2023, while October 2022 had six rainy days (129 mm) and October 2021 saw seven (123 mm)
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The capital’s air quality in October 2023 has been worse compared to the last two years and meteorologists attribute it to the lack of rainfall
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