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Delhi-NCR Air Quality Hits 'Very Poor' as Dust Storm Persists

Stage-I GRAP measures have been activated while IMD forecasts gradual improvement with incoming rains and westerly winds.

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Overview

  • A sudden dust storm originating from Rajasthan and North Pakistan has worsened air quality in Delhi-NCR, with AQI levels reaching the 'very poor' category in several areas.
  • PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations surged by 145% and over 200% respectively, posing significant health risks, particularly for individuals with respiratory conditions.
  • Visibility plummeted to as low as 1,200 meters at IGI Airport due to strong winds of 30–40 km/h, disrupting daily life and traffic.
  • The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan to curb emissions and manage dust pollution.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts relief in the coming days with westerly winds and light rains expected to gradually disperse the dust.