Air Quality In Delhi  

Despite ban on stubble burning, many instances of the same were reported from Haryana and Punjab. The Supreme Court slammed both the governments for their failure to control stubble burning that has contributed immensely to the poor air quality in Delhi and Punjab.
 

Air quality in the national capital deteriorated after a brief respite. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city's overall air quality index (AQI) read 242 at 4 pm on Tuesday, up from 214 at the corresponding time the previous day.

Air quality in Delhi has turned 'severe' and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is contemplating extending the odd-even scheme. Will this help in reducing the pollution level?
 

Delhi Air quality severe as an AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'. Above 500 falls in the 'severe plus' category. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is on a visit to India, expressed concern over the air quality in Delhi. 

Air quality in Delhi-NCR has improved with the number of "poor" air quality days coming down from 300 in 2014 to 206 in 2018

Wazirpur recorded 'severe' air quality, while 34 other areas recorded 'very poor' air quality, according to the CPCB data. The PM2.5 level was recorded at 175