Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country today. Diwali is also celebrated in the country’s capital Delhi. But the air of Delhi definitely seems to be dulling the glow of Diwali a bit. Fog was visible on the roads on Thursday morning. The air quality in most areas of Delhi was recorded in very dangerous category. Overall, Delhi’s air quality index was recorded above 300.
Firecrackers are completely banned in Delhi. But on Wednesday the echo of firecrackers could be heard till late night. This year also people appeared careless. Were seen flouting the guidelines of the administration. By 10 pm on Wednesday night, Delhi’s air had become such that it felt suffocating to breathe. Many people also talked about jealousy. He seemed worried that if this was the situation the day before, what would happen on the day of Diwali. Meanwhile, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi’s overall AQI 24-hour average air quality was recorded at 307 at 4 pm on Wednesday, which means the air quality is very poor.
What was the AQI in these areas?
AQI 311 was recorded in Narela, Delhi on Thursday morning. Whereas, AQI 322 was recorded in Alipur. Apart from this, AQI was recorded at 282 in Ashok Vihar Phase One, 251 in Civil Line, 210 in Delhi Cantt, 245 in Dwarka Sect 10, 309 in IT Jahangirpuri and 244 in Kashmiri Gate ISBT. Apart from this, in most areas of Delhi, AQI was recorded beyond 200, which means that the air of Delhi is in very poor category.
According to the Meteorological Department, if AQI is between zero and 50, it means that the air quality is fine. Air quality between 51 to 100 is considered satisfactory. At the same time, if the air quality is between 101 to 200, the air quality is considered moderate and if the AQI is between 201 to 300, then the air quality is considered bad. If AQI between 301 to 400 is very bad and 401 to 500 means that the air quality has reached the severe category.
How will be the weather of Delhi on Diwali?
According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature of Delhi on Thursday is likely to be 21 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is likely to be 36 degrees Celsius. The sky will be clear. There is no possibility of rain. In the morning the wind was blowing at a speed of five kilometers per hour. It will be sunny during the day. However, a drop of one or two degrees Celsius may be seen in the night temperature. The weather of Delhi is going to remain like this for the next six days.
Weather condition of Noida and Gurugram
The minimum temperature of Noida adjacent to Delhi on Thursday is likely to be 19 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature will be 34 degrees Celsius. Humidity was recorded at 81 percent at seven in the morning. In the morning the wind was blowing at a speed of 6 km per hour. At the same time, the minimum temperature of Gurugram on Thursday is likely to be 19 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature will be 34 degrees Celsius. It will be sunny during the day. The sky will be clear. The weather of Gurugram is likely to remain like this for the next 4 days.
