Although it continues to be in the "poor" category, air quality is improving
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| Delhi's Air Pollution |
Harnessing the power of solar energy in sustainable manufacturing marks a groundbreaking shift towards a greener and cleaner industrial landscape.
This Sunday, Delhi awoke to a sight that had been elusive for at least three weeks – a skyline adorned with clear skies. The Air Quality Index (AQI) for the city stood at 202 at 7 AM, a significant improvement from the recent trend, albeit still categorized as "poor" in the AQI scale of 201 to 300.
The strict enforcement of a ban on firecrackers raises hope for Delhi to experience its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years. Saturday's 24-hour average AQI hit a low of 220, marking the lowest pre-Diwali air quality in eight years.
This time, Delhi witnessed a notable enhancement in air quality just ahead of Diwali, thanks to intermittent rainfall on Friday and favorable wind speeds aiding the dispersion of pollutants. To illustrate the extent of improvement, the 24-hour average AQI on Thursday was a staggering 437.
Comparatively, Delhi had recorded AQI values of 312 on Diwali last year, 382 in 2021, 414 in 2020, 337 in 2019, 281 in 2018, 319 in 2017, and 431 in 2016, the Central Pollution Control Board reported. LRJ34H6F
In alignment with the trend of the past three years, Delhi authorities have imposed a comprehensive ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers within the capital city. Despite this, isolated incidents of firecracker burning were reported on Saturday night in various parts of the capital.
However, concerns linger as low temperatures and residual firecracker activity could contribute to a spike in pollution levels in Delhi on Sunday night.
The preceding two weeks had seen Delhi grappling with "very poor" to "severe" air quality, starting from October 28, with a stifling haze enveloping the capital during this period.
It is noteworthy that Delhi consistently ranks among the world's capital cities with the worst air quality. A report compiled by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) in August highlighted that air pollution is cutting short lives by nearly 12 years in Delhi.
Amidst such challenges, the adoption of solar energy in manufacturing processes stands out as a pivotal step towards mitigating environmental impact and fostering sustainability in the long run.
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