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Researchers said the winter of 2021-22 was less polluted as compared to 2020-21 for most NCR cities.

Delhi PM2.5 pollution in winters down by 20% compared to pre-pandemic period: report

The average PM2.5 pollution in Delhi in the winter season has declined by about 20 per cent as compared to the pre-pandemic period, according to a new report released by the Centre for Science and Environment on Thursday.

Researchers said the winter of 2021-22 was less polluted as compared to 2020-21 for most NCR cities.
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The average PM2.5 pollution in Delhi in the winter season has declined by about 20 per cent as compared to the pre-pandemic period, according to a new report released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Thursday.
The assessment captured seven successive winters and pre-winter trends, starting from January 1, 2015 in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). It is based on real time data available from the 81 operational air quality monitoring stations in the region.
The PM2.5 concentration for winter (October 1 to February 28) used to hover around 180-190 microgram per cubic metre before the pandemic. It has come down to 150-160 microgram per cubic metre since then, the report said.
Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director of research and advocacy at the CSE, said the objective of the report is to understand the trend and "the starting line of the onset of the winter pollution season or pre-winter levels in this region".
The seasonal average is still over 150 per cent above the 24-hour standard (60 microgram per cubic metre) and almost four times the annual standard (40 microgram per cubic metre) despite the improvement, the green thinktank noted.
It said peak pollution showed a similar trend as the seasonal average.
"Peak pollution (worst 24-hour average) used to cross 800 microgram per cubic metre at individual stations pre-pandemic. It has been hovering in the 700-800 microgram per cubic metre range during the last three winters," the report said.
The CSE, however, said the peak pollution numbers did not project the actual level as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had capped it at 1,000 microgram per cubic metre in 2016-17, greatly compromising the assessment of peak pollution level.
Researchers said the winter of 2021-22 was less polluted as compared to 2020-21 for most NCR cities.
Ghaziabad registered a 30 per cent improvement, the highest among all major cities, but its PM2.5 level was still about 2.5 times the 24-hour standard, they said.
"Greater Noida (28 per cent), Noida (23 per cent) and Faridabad (16 per cent) also registered improvement in excess of Delhi (12 per cent)," the report said.
Gurugram, with 11 per cent improvement, was the worst performer among the core NCR cities.
In absolute concentration terms, Faridabad, with an average of 159 microgram per cubic metre, was the most polluted city of the NCR last winter.
The report also highlighted that a different station in Delhi recorded peak pollution every winter over the last years.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/explained-delhi-govt-s-action-plan-to-curb-winter-pollution-woes-1664556687285">Explained: Delhi govt's action plan to curb winter pollution woes&nbsp;</a>
"Shadipur, DTU, CRRI Mathura Road, JLN Stadium, Alipur, ITO and Rohini have occupied the worst peak pollution title in the last seven winters. These are spread across the city with no clear pattern. This indicates that the winter pollution is regional in nature and short-term peak build-up can happen anywhere based on local meteorology and pollution sources," the report read.&nbsp;

Strong surface winds slightly improved Delhi's air quality on Saturday but it remained in the 'severe' category as the contribution of farm fires in the city's PM2.5 pollution reached the season's highest of 41 per cent, officials said.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin, the city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 449 (severe) at 8 am, and 437 at 4 pm.
The AQI on Friday was recorded at 462.
The CPCB's Sameer app showed that the AQI at Punjabi Bagh was 452, ITO 443, Chandni Chowk 445, Ashok Vihar 450, Karni Singh Shooting Range 470, Mathura Road 446, IGI Airport (T3) 426, NSIT Dwarka 429 and Patparganj 452.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
The weather office said that strong surface winds will keep sweeping through the Delhi-NCR on Sunday as well and are expected to flush out pollutants.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency, SAFAR, stated that stubble burning accounted for 41 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution on Saturday, the season's highest so far.
"Delhi's AQI is likely to improve to the upper end of the 'very poor' category as surface winds are becoming stronger, dispersing air pollutants. Strong north westerly winds enhance transport of emissions from stubble burning. Share of crop residue burning emissions in PM2.5 is 41 per cent (effective fire count 5,159)," SAFAR said on Saturday.
The weather office said the wind speed at both airports (IGI Palam and Safdarjung) were recorded between 10 and 15 kmph till 4pm.
Weather experts said due to rampant bursting of crackers on Diwali despite restrictions, the city's air quality after the festival dropped to its poorest level in five years. Rise in incidents of stubble burning in neighbouring states also contributed towards it.
Air quality degraded to the 'severe' zone in the Delhi-NCR due to unfavourable weather conditions, low temperature and low mixing height and a poisonous cocktail of emissions from firecrackers, stubble burning and local sources, they added.
On Saturday, Delhi's maximum temperature settled at 28.1 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, and the minimum temperature was recorded at 14.7 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The minimum and maximum temperatures on Sunday are likely to hover around 15 and 28 degrees Celsius respectively, it added.
Weather scientists said the fog or smog condition has improved in the Delhi-NCR as forecasted.
In the morning, there was shallow fog in the city and visibility remained in the 600 to 800 metre range, reported at Delhi's two airports from 5.30 am to 9.30 am, the weather office said.
Visibility improved to 800 to 1,200m later in the day.

Delhi's air quality improves slightly but still in 'severe' category due to farm fires

Strong surface winds slightly improved Delhi's air quality on Saturday but it remained in the 'severe' category due to farm fires. The capital city's PM2.5 pollution reached the season's highest of 41 per cent.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board&nbsp;bulletin, the city's air quality index stood at 437 at 4 pm.
The weather office said that strong surface winds will keep sweeping through the Delhi-NCR on Sunday as well and are expected to flush out pollutants.
The weather office said the wind speed at both airports (IGI Palam and Safdarjung) were recorded between 10 and 15 kmph till 4pm.
Weather experts said due to rampant bursting of crackers on Diwali despite restrictions, the city's air quality after the festival dropped to its poorest level in five years.&nbsp;
Air quality degraded to the 'severe' zone in the Delhi-NCR due to unfavourable weather conditions, low temperature and low mixing height and a poisonous cocktail of emissions from firecrackers, stubble burning and local sources.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin, the city's air quality index stood at 449 (severe) at 8 am, and 437 at 4 pm
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Strong surface winds slightly improved Delhi's air quality on Saturday but it remained in the 'severe' category as the contribution of farm fires in the city's PM2.5 pollution reached the season's highest of 41 per cent, officials said.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin, the city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 449 (severe) at 8 am, and 437 at 4 pm.
The AQI on Friday was recorded at 462. ALSO WATCH:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/delhi-pollution-aiims-director-warns-of-severe-covid-19-cases-worsening-lung-ailments-1636186635775">Delhi pollution: AIIMS director warns of severe Covid-19 cases, worsening lung ailments</a>
The CPCB's Sameer app showed that the AQI at Punjabi Bagh was 452, ITO 443, Chandni Chowk 445, Ashok Vihar 450, Karni Singh Shooting Range 470, Mathura Road 446, IGI Airport (T3) 426, NSIT Dwarka 429 and Patparganj 452.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
The weather office said that strong surface winds will keep sweeping through the Delhi-NCR on Sunday as well and are expected to flush out pollutants.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency, SAFAR, stated that stubble burning accounted for 41 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution on Saturday, the season's highest so far.
"Delhi's AQI is likely to improve to the upper end of the 'very poor' category as surface winds are becoming stronger, dispersing air pollutants. Strong north westerly winds enhance transport of emissions from stubble burning. Share of crop residue burning emissions in PM2.5 is 41 per cent (effective fire count 5,159)," SAFAR said on Saturday.
The weather office said the wind speed at both airports (IGI Palam and Safdarjung) were recorded between 10 and 15 kmph till 4pm.
Weather experts said due to rampant bursting of crackers on Diwali despite restrictions, the city's air quality after the festival dropped to its poorest level in five years. Rise in incidents of stubble burning in neighbouring states also contributed towards it.
Air quality degraded to the 'severe' zone in the Delhi-NCR due to unfavourable weather conditions, low temperature and low mixing height and a poisonous cocktail of emissions from firecrackers, stubble burning and local sources, they added.
On Saturday, Delhi's maximum temperature settled at 28.1 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, and the minimum temperature was recorded at 14.7 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The minimum and maximum temperatures on Sunday are likely to hover around 15 and 28 degrees Celsius respectively, it added.
Weather scientists said the fog or smog condition has improved in the Delhi-NCR as forecasted.
In the morning, there was shallow fog in the city and visibility remained in the 600 to 800 metre range, reported at Delhi's two airports from 5.30 am to 9.30 am, the weather office said.
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A new analysis shows that pollution levels remained above permissible limits in Lucknow and Delhi despite lockdown-induced dips. The study by a climate communications initiative Climate Trends says researchers compared the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) air quality data for Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Kolkata over the three months of March, April and May in 2019 &ndash; when there was no lockdown and 2020 and 2021 &ndash; when there was complete lockdown in these cities.
Though Delhi&rsquo;s average PM 2.5 concentration for the three months dipped from 95.6 ug/m3 in 2019 to 69 ug/m3 in 2020, it went up to 95 ug/m3 in 2021.The study revealed that except Mumbai, all cities showed a dip in the average PM 2.5 levels during the three months in 2020. Mumbai, however, has seen a gradual increase in pollution over the years, the study revealed.
The safe upper limit for PM 2.5 (particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 microns) as prescribed by the CPCB is 40 micrograms per cubic metre (ug/m3).

Pollution levels above permitted limits in Delhi, Lucknow despite lockdowns: Study

Despite Covid-induced&nbsp;lockdowns, pollution levels were above permitted limits in Delhi, Lucknow, shows new climate study

Study shows pollution levels above permissible limits in Delhi
Delhi&rsquo;s average PM 2.5 concentration in lockdown&nbsp;months high
Researchers studied air quality data for 3 months from 2019 to 2021
In March, April and May 2021, Delhi, Mumbai&nbsp;had total lockdowns
Delhi&rsquo;s PM 2.5 levels went up from 69 ug/m3 in 2020, to 95 ug/m3 in 2021
Study revealed that except Mumbai, all cities showed a dip in PM 2.5 levels
The safe upper limit for PM 2.5, prescribed by the CPCB is 40 ug/m3

A new analysis shows that pollution levels remained above permissible limits in Lucknow and Delhi despite lockdown-induced dips. The study by a climate communications initiative Climate Trends says researchers compared the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) air quality data for Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Kolkata over the three months of March, April and May in 2019 &ndash; when there was no lockdown and 2020 and 2021 &ndash; when there was complete lockdown in these cities.
Though Delhi&rsquo;s average PM 2.5 concentration for the three months dipped from 95.6 ug/m3 in 2019 to 69 ug/m3 in 2020, it went up to 95 ug/m3 in 2021. The study revealed that except Mumbai, all cities showed a dip in the average PM 2.5 levels during the three months in 2020. Mumbai, however, has seen a gradual increase in pollution over the years, the study revealed.
The safe upper limit for PM 2.5 (particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 microns) as prescribed by the CPCB is 40 micrograms per cubic metre (ug/m3).

Covid-19: air pollution hindering India's fight against virus

India's poor air quality could worsen the country's fight against Covid-19.&nbsp;

As the air quality over parts of North India including New Delhi continues to deteriorate, scientists have warned that long-term exposure to air pollution could increase the risk of lung diseases and thus hinder the fight against Covid-19.
A study conducted by researchers from Harvard University showed that an&nbsp;increase of even 1 microgram per cubic meter in PM 2.5 is associated with an 8 per cent increase in the Covid-19 death rate.
Although the link between coronavirus&nbsp;and air pollution is yet to be confirmed, scientists warn of a Covid-19 burden in the coming winter months.&nbsp;

Delhi air 'poor', likely to worsen over the weekend

Delhi's air quality worsened on Thursday morning compared to&nbsp;Wednesday though it remained in the 'poor' zone. Air Quality Index was at 254 in ITO and 246 in Patparganj in the morning, both in 'poor' category

Delhi's air quality worsened on Thursday morning compared to&nbsp;Wednesday though it remained in the 'poor' zone. Air Quality Index was at 254 in ITO and 246 in Patparganj in the morning, both in 'poor' category, as per Delhi Pollution Control Committee data. Rising pollutants led to a cover of haze over the DND flyway &amp; Mayur Vihar area. The air quality is expected to plunge to &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; over the weekend, government agencies said. The share of stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana in PM 2.5 levels rose to 15% on Wednesday, as compared to 8% the previous day.

Govt data: Farm fires adding 22% to Delhi’s PM 2.5 load

Farm fires contributing&nbsp;22% to Delhi's PM 2.5 load, AQI&nbsp;continues to be in 'poor' category

Delhi's AQI&nbsp;continues to be in 'poor' quality
Stubble burning adding 22% to PM2.5 load
AQI&nbsp;recorded at 287 on Saturday in Delhi
IMD: Stubble fumes from other states dense
GRAP&nbsp;implemented in Delhi from October 15
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Delhi&rsquo;s air quality index (AQI) remained in the &ldquo;poor&rdquo; category, with stubble burning adding to the city&rsquo;s PM 2.5 load, which doubled to 22% on Saturday from 11% on Friday, according to data from the govt. Delhi&rsquo;s AQI on Saturday was recorded at 287 in the poor category, according to CPCB&rsquo;s 4pm bulletin, with PM10 being the prime pollutant. The Met Dept added that though wind speed was around 12 kmph during the day, pollution levels remained poor because of stubble fumes from neighbouring states and high local pollution. The capital has implemented the Graded Action Response Plan from October 15, under which several polluting factories in the Wazirpur Industrial Area have been shut down.

Study: spike in pollution can cause a surge of 8-9% Covid cases 

In an interview to India Today, AIIMS Director Dr&nbsp;Randeep Guleria said that even a slight increase in pollution will increase the coronavirus cases in the country. A Lancet study has shown that even a little bit of increase in PM 2.5 levels lead to a surge of at least 8-9% increase in Covid cases. Data also suggests that India has two peak seasons for influenza-like-illnesses, one being monsoon and the other being winter, since&nbsp;Covid-19 is a respiratory viral infection behaves almost like influenza. Dr Guleria cautioned against crowding and carelessness and said that wearing a mask, practicing physical distance and hand hygiene could reduce the cases by at least 30-40%.

Slightest increase in pollution&nbsp;can cause spike in Covid cases
AIIMS&nbsp;Director: increase in PM 2.5 levels will cause surge
Winter &amp; monsoon peak seasons for influenza like illnesses&nbsp;
Dr Randeep&nbsp;Guleria&nbsp;cautions against crowding, carelessness&nbsp;
Wearing masks, social distancing will reduce cases by 30-40%
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In an interview to India Today, AIIMS Director Dr&nbsp;Randeep Guleria said that even a slight increase in pollution will increase the coronavirus cases in the country. A Lancet study has shown that even a little bit of increase in PM 2.5 levels lead to a surge of at least 8-9% increase in Covid cases. Data also suggests that India has two peak seasons for influenza-like-illnesses, one being monsoon and the other being winter, since&nbsp;Covid-19 is a respiratory viral infection behaves almost like influenza. Dr Guleria cautioned against crowding and carelessness and said that wearing a mask, practicing physical distance and hand hygiene could reduce the cases by at least 30-40%.

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