Photo: economictimes.indiatimes.com
"Delhi's Air Quality Plummets as Farm Fires Surge This Week"
Delhis air quality is forecasted to deteriorate sharply due to increased contributions from stubble burning, raising serious concerns about rising air pollution and health impacts.
- The Decision Support System indicates that stubble burning may contribute up to 16% of Delhis PM2.5 levels on Thursday, escalating to 29% by Friday.
- Previously, the share of stubble burning in Delhis PM2.5 levels remained mostly below 2%, highlighting a significant rise in air pollution this week.
- The Central Pollution Control Board is expected to monitor the changing air quality index as smog conditions worsen due to the surge in farm fires.
Why It Matters
This sudden increase in air pollution from stubble burning underscores the urgent need for effective environmental policies and public health initiatives to combat deteriorating air quality in urban areas like Delhi.