Delhi air quality improves to 71 but the clean air may not last
Data from CPCB shows the capital’s daily average AQI has improved to 71 on Friday from 85 on September 2 and 113 on Sept 1
Delhi's air quality has improved to a "satisfactory" level, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 71 on Friday, September 4th, which falls between 51 and 100. According to the CPCB classification, AQI ranges from 0 to 50 are considered "good," 51 to 100 are "satisfactory," and 101 to 200 are "moderate."
Experts believe the cleaner air is due to strong winds and occasional rainfall. Ashwary Tiwari, founder of Indiametsky Weather, explained that pollutants had been clumped together, causing haziness, but recent wind speeds have dispersed them. Tiwari also noted that air quality may fluctuate as rain activity diminishes. Aaditya Khatwani, a city reporter at Hindustan Times, reports that while the improved air quality is welcome, the city can expect fluctuating AQI levels as rain subsides in the coming days.
Since September's rainfall is expected to be limited, the city may face a period of high AQI by the end of the month.
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