The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 373, slightly down from Monday's 381, but still signaling a critical pollution trend as calm winds and seasonal conditions exacerbate pollutant build-up.
Experts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warn this stillness in the air will continue to make the dispersal of pollutants increasingly challenging in the coming days, especially as winter tightens its hold, allowing particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) to accumulate to hazardous concentrations.
"Even now, the climatic conditions are not significantly changing," said a senior IMD official. "Wind speeds are dropping at night, while daytime gusts remain low at 5-7 km/hr, with fluctuations in direction. As temperatures dip further, the likelihood of severe AQI spikes rises," they said, noting that forecasts suggest this pattern may hold through November 8.
However, there appears to be some silver lining to the clouds of haze.
Denne historien er fra November 06, 2024-utgaven av Hindustan Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra November 06, 2024-utgaven av Hindustan Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
AI, advanced robotics to transform highway building
India plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and automated machines powered by advanced robotics to build next-generation highways and complete projects faster in a sector marred by frequent delays.
Investors Chase New Fancy in Unlisted Avenue
Lured by the promise of outsized returns, early access to high-growth companies, and lower fees, retail investors are venturing into the unregulated and risky world of unlisted securities.
Signs of growth rebound ahead: Economic review
India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.5% in 2024-25 despite a slowdown in investment growth due to reduced public expenditure, private sector caution, global uncertainties, and concerns over excess capacity and dumping, the Union finance ministry said in its November economic review released on Thursday.
RBI Flags Unsecured Loan Caps, Private Credit Links
Report Signals Changes on Small Biz Loans, Aggregators, Notes High Attrition
Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, delays year-end flights
Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack, on Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later. There was no impact on flight safety, it said.
May 9 Riots: 60 Civilians Get 2-10 Years in Pakistan Military Courts
Pakistan military courts have sentenced 60 more civilians for taking part in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said on Thursday, after international outcry over earlier announced convictions.
B'desh to investigate 2009 mutiny massacre
Bangladesh, on Thursday, ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 army mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged \"foreign\" backers, the inquiry chief said.
Israel Strikes Houthis in Yemen, WHO Chief Says in Line of Strikes
A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen, on Thursday, targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports.
S Korea Opposition Files Motion to Impeach Acting President
South Korea's opposition party filed a motion to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo after he resisted pressure to appoint court judges who might increase the likelihood of removing President Yoon Suk Yeol from power.
Mourners honour 38 killed in Kazakh crash
Azerbaijan held a national day of mourning Thursday after a passenger jet from the flag carrier crashed in Kazakhstan killing 38 people.
