AQI clocks 150-point dip in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Delhi's air quality saw a remarkable improvement on Friday as sunny skies and brisk winds helped disperse pollutants, weather scientists said.
The Capital's 24-hour average AQI improved by over 150 points - from a season-high 373 (very poor) at 4pm on Thursday to 218 (poor) on Friday. By 8pm, it further dropped to 203 (poor), according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
However, forecasters warned that the relief may be short-lived, with conditions expected to turn unfavourable again on Saturday, likely pushing the AQI back to the 'very poor' range.
Experts said that, unlike Thursday when calm winds and cloud cover trapped pollutants, Friday saw marginally stronger winds and bright sunshine, aiding both vertical and horizontal dispersion. Rain in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh may also have had a "washout" effect on pollutants in the NCR.
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta meanwhile hit out at the AAP, accusing it of spreading misinformation over air quality data and the city's ongoing anti-pollution efforts.
"Anyone can check the AQI for any location in real time. The data cannot be tampered with or hidden," Gupta...
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