Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / In Delhi, air-quality might slip from 'severe' to 'emergency' today
  • India

    In Delhi, air-quality might slip from 'severe' to 'emergency' today

    Written by
    Shalini Ojha
    Edited by
    Shikha Chaudhry
    Last updated on Nov 13, 2019, 11:16 am
    In Delhi, air-quality might slip from 'severe' to 'emergency' today
  • After a slight relief last week, air pollution returned to Delhi to choke residents. Courtesy stubble burning, which hasn't stopped despite Supreme Court's orders, the air quality slipped to severe on Wednesday, and could further deteriorate to "emergency".

    This obviously means, people are going to fall sick, have trouble breathing, while the ones responsible to clear this mess, sleep.

    Here are more details.

  • In this article
    The situation is scary, to say the least Since last night, air quality has worsened AQI around JLN Stadium and IGI Airport remained severe Stubble burning is the main culprit, low temperature another SC pulled up governments after things went haywire These aren't pictures of a healthy nation Governments don't care, you should!
  • Prediction

    The situation is scary, to say the least

  • What concerned bodies are saying about pollution should worry all of us!

    System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), which is a government-mandated monitor that tells about air quality is, said pollution will enter the "severe-plus" or "emergency" category today.

    Separately, Secretary of Earth Sciences, Madhavan Rajeevan, tweeted, "Forecast (green) suggests air quality in the severe category by Nov 14 (sic)."

  • Details

    Since last night, air quality has worsened

  • Air Quality has been apocalyptic since last night. The PM 2.5 level, the particulate matter having a diameter less than 2.5 microns which can enter the lungs, was recorded at 337 micrograms per cubic meter, way above the emergency threshold of 300.

    The PM 10 level touched 484 micrograms per cubic meter, nearly five times more than the permissible limit of 100.

  • Twitter Post

    AQI around JLN Stadium and IGI Airport remained severe

  • Delhi: Air Quality Index (AQI) at 457 around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and 460 around Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport (Terminal 3) - both in 'Severe' category. pic.twitter.com/yhn4v1yu4l

    — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2019
  • Details

    Stubble burning is the main culprit, low temperature another

  • As expected, stubble burning is the prime reason why Delhi's pollution worsened. The lighting of residual crops made for 25% of the national capital's pollution on Tuesday. The dip in temperature is also a reason behind this condition.

    Meanwhile, SAFAR said in a report, "No sudden recovery is expected at least for the next two days. The condition may slightly improve by November 15."

  • Steps

    SC pulled up governments after things went haywire

    SC pulled up governments after things went haywire
  • Though the situation returns to haunt people in Delhi and neighboring areas every year, the top court took cognizance of it only after it touched demonic levels.

    The apex court asked officials of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, if they were fine with the fact that people aren't even "safe inside their homes".

    SC said it had no sympathy for farmers who behave selfishly.

  • Twitter Post

    These aren't pictures of a healthy nation

  • Delhi: People exercised and jogged - at parks, wearing masks this morning, as the air quality deteriorates. Visuals from Lodhi Garden. pic.twitter.com/sRonW2voXz

    — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2019
  • Tips

    Governments don't care, you should!

  • As we know by now, governments are completely fine if residents breathe toxic air. This implies you have to take care of your health.

    Since smog has blanketed Delhi, stay indoors. If you have to step out, use a good mask.

    It's also advised to drink loads of water and have Vitamin C-rich fruits. Avoid junk and oily food as much as you can.

  • Delhi
  • Air Pollution
  •  
Latest News
  • Chinese hackers target 12 Indian organizations; infiltrated power sector: Study
    Chinese hackers target 12 Indian organizations; infiltrated power sector: Study
    Science
  • Big B undergoes eye surgery, asks fans to excuse typos
    Big B undergoes eye surgery, asks fans to excuse typos
    Entertainment
  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine first impression: A feature-packed compact luxury sedan
    Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine first impression: A feature-packed compact luxury sedan
    Auto
  • OPPO F19 Pro, Pro+ teased in India; key specifications leaked
    OPPO F19 Pro, Pro+ teased in India; key specifications leaked
    Science
  • Unavailable slots, registration glitches: Co-WIN app faces issues
    Unavailable slots, registration glitches: Co-WIN app faces issues
    India
Related Timelines
  • Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as people defy firecracker ban
    Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as people defy firecracker ban
    India
  • Delhi's air quality worsens to 'severe'; thick smog envelops capital
    Delhi's air quality worsens to 'severe'; thick smog envelops capital
    India
  • Delhi's air quality 'very poor' for first time this season
    Delhi's air quality 'very poor' for first time this season
    India
Trending Topics
ISRO Vaccine
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News Narendra Modi Donald Trump YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Yoga Honda
Batman Football News Golden Globe Award BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota
Fashion Tips Mercedes Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar
Premier League Big Bang Theory X-Men TATA
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021