Haryana
Severe Pollution Crisis in NCR
- 26 Oct 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The National Capital Region (NCR) faces hazardous air quality levels, exacerbated by farm fires and other factors.
Key Points
- Air Quality Index (AQI):
- Panipat AQI reached 450, indicating “severe” pollution; other NCR areas also report rising levels.
- AQI is a tool for effective communication of air quality status to people in terms, which are easy to understand.
- AQI has been developed for eight pollutants viz. PM2.5, PM10, Ammonia, Lead, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and carbon monoxide.
- Primary Causes:
- Stubble burning in nearby states like Haryana and Punjab contributes heavily, alongside vehicular emissions and industrial pollution.
- The high pollution levels pose significant health risks, especially for vulnerable groups, leading to calls for emergency measures.
| Air Quality Index (AQI) | Category |
| 0-50 | Good |
| 51-100 | Satisfactory |
| 101-200 | Moderate |
| 201- 300 | Poor |
| 301-400 | Very Poor |
| 401-500 | Severe |
