Air quality in Delhi has turned severe with overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recoded 418 on National Ambient Air Quality Index (NAAQI).
Values of Suspended Particulate Matters (SPMs) also recorded very high.
Primary pollutants, Particulate Matters 10 and 2.5 were recorded 408 µgm-3 and 268 µgm-3on Air Quality Index.
In its extended range air quality weather, System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR ) has predicted significant improvement through increased ventilation and washout due to rainfall is expecting by December 13. After the westerly disturbances, increased moisture will lead to foggy condition on 14 -16 and this will deteriorate AQI for the next week. This is likely to deteriorate AQI for the week starting 16th December.