New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): The sub-committee of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) convened today to review the air quality situation in Delhi-NCR, following a slight increase in the daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 200 mark. The meeting focused on assessing the current air quality scenario alongside weather and meteorological forecasts.
Despite the brief rise, Delhi’s daily average AQI showed a consistent improvement, dropping to 191 by 6 pm and further to 186 by 7 pm. Based on these improvements and forecast models by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), the sub-committee concluded that invoking Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is not required at this time.
The dynamic models predict that Delhi’s AQI will remain in the ‘moderate’ category over the coming days, supported by prospects of light rain, thunderstorms, and strong surface winds which are expected to aid in dispersing pollutants.
The CAQM sub-committee affirmed it will continue to monitor the situation closely and take necessary measures if air quality deteriorates further.
Earlier, in response to a sudden spike in pollution, CAQM had imposed Stage-I GRAP measures across the National Capital Region (NCR). However, with pollution levels easing, the sub-committee unanimously decided to revoke these restrictions on Sunday.
On that day, Delhi’s AQI was recorded at 179, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in its daily bulletin. The CAQM continues to factor in meteorological forecasts from IMD in its assessments and decision-making process. (ANI)
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