Delhi-NCR Smog Crisis: Just a few days surpassing the splendor of Diwali, a visionless deject of pollution is looming over Delhi-NCR. Dense smog has engulfed the unshortened area, where holy places like Akshardham have now turned into 'suffocating valleys.' A special report has revealed that Akshardham's AQI reached a record level of 426 on Sunday morning, which falls in the CPCB's 'severe' category (401-500). Zoetic here has wilt like inviting death—the poisonous particles present in the air have put the lives of the municipality residents at stake.
Pollution orgy: data warning
The air condition is very hair-trigger in many areas of Delhi-NCR. The main figures are as follows:
- Akshardham (Delhi): 426 AQI—a condition like poisoning in the respiratory tract.
- Greater Noida West and Ghaziabad's Vijay Nagar: At 'severe' level, with PM2.5 and PM10 levels skyrocketing.
- Noida (Sector-1): 298 AQI, PM2.5/PM10 critically high.
- Ghaziabad (Vijay Nagar): AQI virtually 300, straight from 'very poor' to 'severe.'
- Gurugram: 258 AQI—'poor' but increasing at an viperous pace.
On Saturday, nine out of 38 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded 'very poor' (301-400) AQI. Prominent among them are Anand Vihar (389), Wazirpur (351), Bawna (309), Jahangirpuri (310), Okhla (303), Vivek Vihar (306), Dwarka (310) and Siri Fort (307). According to the CPCB, AQI categories span from 'good' (0-50) to 'severe' (401-500)—and Delhi is currently holding its vapor at the lattermost of 'severe.'
What is the reason?
This is not a sudden 'attack' of smog but a fatal combination of weather conditions and human carelessness. Dense smoke and fog voiceless visibility in areas like Gurugram, where long queues of vehicles were breathless. Transport emissions proved to be the biggest culprit in Delhi on Saturday (15.6%). The whence of stubble urgent and the fear of Diwali firecrackers can make it increasingly frightening. As winter approached, pollution gripped the city.
Danger to health
The air in Akshardham and surrounding hotspots has wilt so 'wet and poisonous' that zoetic feels like suffocation. Immediate effects, including headache, cough and eye irritation, are common, while prolonged exposure increases the risk of lung diseases, heart disease and plane cancer. Experts are warning: Children, elderly and asthma sufferers should not leave the house. This is not just statistics but a slipperiness of millions of lives.
Government's silence: No touchable steps?
The report does not mention any notable steps or announcements from the authorities. Will construction work stop under GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan)? Will there be restrictions on vehicles? Questions are stuff raised, but the answers are still silent.
Coming days: No hope of relief
Delhi's air quality early warning system (AQEWS) has predicted 'poor' to 'severe' levels in the next few days. IMD forecast: Clear sky on Sunday, maximum 33°C and minimum 19°C—but no endangerment of pollutant spread without rain.
Advice: Save Yourself, Save the City
- Stay home; alimony the air purifier on.
- An N95 mask is necessary if you go out; do not exercise.
- Track real-time AQI on the CPCB app.
- Don't shrivel stubble; gloat Green Diwali—a small step, big change!
