Delhi-NCR chokes after Diwali: Dwarka, Mundka among top 10 places with worst AQI, breathe polluted air in capital

Delhi-NCR pollution levels spiked after Diwali celebrations. Residents of Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city on Tuesday. Let’s take a look at top 10 places with worst AQI. After Diwali celebrations, pollution levels in Delhi-NCR have risen to dangerous levels. (AP) Delhi-NCR chokes a day after Diwali as pollution levels rise to dangerous levels. Delhiites woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the national capital on Tuesday, October 21. As several areas across Delhi-NCR suffer from deteriorating air quality, the city reported an AQI of 359 which falls in the very poor category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board at 10:40 am. With over 33 million people at risk of respiratory infections due to high pollution levels, it’s time to turn to the areas across Delhi-NCR with the worst air quality as GRAP 2 rules come into effect. Top 10 areas of Delhi-NCR with worst pollution levels. Wazirpur and Jahangirpuri stations recorded the worst air quality in ‘severe’ category as the AQI level stood at 408. Burari Crossing, occupies the third rank in the list of top 10 localities of Delhi-NCR with an abysmal pollution levels of 40 AQI stations with a sore pollution point of 40 A. one point as it registered 399 AQI and secured rank 4. NSIT Dwarka also joined the list by securing the 5th position. Ashok Vihar was not far behind as it registered 391 AQI and settled at rank 6. Mundka secures rank 7 with 390 AQI. Aya Nagar joined the league with 366 AQI. An AQI between 301 and 400 is considered very poor and those above 400 are considered severe, according to CPCB parameters in a 500 AQI scale. While most of Delhi has been suffering from high pollution levels, some places have recorded ‘poor’ air quality that is much better than the toxic levels in certain areas that pose health risks. Sri Aurobindo Marg at 257 AQI level and Sirifort at 275 AQI level were among the best places in Delhi-NCR with the lowest AQI. The extremely high pollution levels come almost a week after the Supreme Court’s historic verdict when it lifted the blanket ban on the manufacture, sale and burning of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. It allowed the use of only green crackers, which emit 30 percent less pollution than conventional crackers, during certain hours of the day for Diwali festivities. However, the burning of crackers on Diwali has implications for those already suffering from respiratory diseases and asthma patients. Stay up to date with the latest trending, India, world and US news. Business NewsNewsIndiaDelhi-NCR suffocates after Diwali: Dwarka, Mundka among top 10 places with worst AQI, breathe polluted air in the capital More