According to Swiss air quality company IQAir, the capital of India has once again won the unpleasant rank of most polluted city in the world. With “severe” values of 401 in a number of regions, Delhi’s total AQI of 350 on Tuesday morning puts it in the “very poor” category.
On the worldwide list, two additional Indian cities were also highly listed. Kolkata finished in eighth place, while Mumbai ended in fifth. Two of the top ten most polluted cities in Pakistan are Lahore and Karachi, which were ranked second and fourth, respectively, in the survey. Jakarta, Canberra, Doha, Tashkent, and Kuwait City are among the other cities on the list.
Immediately after Diwali festivities, when firecracker exploding has a major influence on air quality, there is a rapid increase in pollution. Although the Supreme Court approved green crackers in Delhi-NCR, many locals ignored the rules, which made the air quality in the city worse.
A AQI value can be classified as Good (0–50), Satisfactory (51–100), Moderate (101–200), Poor (201–300), Very Poor (301–400), or Severe (401–500), according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to Tuesday’s readings, there were health worries for locals, particularly children, the elderly, and those with asthma, since locations such as Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Wazirpur, Alipur, and Burari Crossing were in the severe category.
Delhi’s air pollution has grown to be an annual public health concern that attracts global interest. Authorities are still advising people to use air purifiers whenever able, wear masks, and restrict their outside activities. The paper underlines the need for stronger pollution control measures are needed, particularly during festival seasons.
