Diwali PM2.5 Levels in Delhi Rose by 45 Percent Compared to 2022, Says Report

(*45*)The focus of superb, lung-damaging particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 elevated by 45 % and 33 % respectively on Diwali in contrast to final 12 months, in accordance to an evaluation by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).

The air pollution management physique additionally stated almost all air high quality monitoring stations in the nationwide capital recorded a rise in air pollution ranges on Diwali day in contrast to the earlier 12 months.

Delhi’s 24-hour common PM10 focus on Diwali (Sunday) stood at 430 micrograms per cubic meter, a rise from 322 micrograms per cubic meter final 12 months, and 748 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021, the DPCC report confirmed.

The metropolis recorded a 24-hour common PM2.5 focus of 314 micrograms per cubic meter, in contrast to 217 micrograms per cubic meter final 12 months and 607 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021.

The DPCC information revealed that, apart from Alipur, Patparganj, Najafgarh, Karni Singh Shooting Range, and Okhla, all stations (complete 24) noticed a rise in the focus of PM10 in 2023 in contrast to 2022. It confirmed that each one stations, except for these at Sri Aurobindo Marg, Vivek Vihar, and Karni Singh Shooting Range, witnessed a rise in the focus of PM2.5.

The DPCC stated that each one gaseous pollution, together with ammonia, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, and benzene, have been discovered to be throughout the prescribed requirements.

Delhi recorded a leap in air pollution ranges and a smoky haze returned on Monday morning after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali night time.

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