Summary:
Winter is a critical time in Delhi as meteorological conditions trap air pollutants near the earth’s surface. Delhi’s air quality is likely to worsen mainly due to meteorological conditions that will trap pollutants from local sources such as firecrackers. “The moisture levels are expected to be high and this could trap pollutants. Atmospheric conditionsThis time, the atmospheric conditions are such that the post-Diwali air quality is entirely tied to the level of firecrackers the city witnesses on the night of the festivities, experts said. With an air quality index (AQI) of 306, the city’s air quality was recorded as “very poor” by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Tuesday and the possibility of it turning “severe” is looming large..