Smog in Delhi is an ongoing air pollution event in New Delhi and adjoining areas of the National Capital Territory of India. Air pollution in 2017 peaks at PM 2.5 and PM 10. It has been reported as one of the worst air quality levels in Delhi since 1999.
Low visibility has caused accidents throughout the city, especially 24 vehicles that accumulate on the Yamuna Toll Road.
"The Great Smog" also caused the cancellation and delay of public transportation, especially rail and aviation, causing many obstacles to people.
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Pollution Source
Most sources of analysis today suggest cold weather, stagnant winds that trap smoke sources. The main sources of smoke are the burning of straw, burning garbage, road dust, power plants, factories and vehicles.
Air quality can be measured by the number of PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles suspended in the air. On November 7, 2017, the 2.5 PM level in Delhi soared to 999, well above the suggested 60 micrograms. At the same time, PM 10 is shot up to 999 (the maximum level for the monitor), rather than the recommended limit of 100.
Once again on November 8, 2017 the PM 2.5 rate soared to 449. At the same time, PM 10 shot to 663.
Weather
The temperature in New Delhi during this period is from 15 to 29 degrees C (~ 66 degrees F).
Maps Smog in Delhi
Incident
During the second day of the third test of Sri Lanka's cricket team in India in 2017-18 in Delhi, the smoke forced Sri Lankan cricket to stop playing and wear an anti-pollution mask. Cricketer Lahiru Gamage reported experiencing shortness of breath. Nic Pothas, coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team, reported that cricketer Suranga Lakmal has been vomiting regularly due to the severe pollution effects on Delhi soil. There was a cessation of the game between 12:32 and 12:49 pm which led to Indian coach Ravi Shastri coming out in an aggressive manner and talking to field referee David Boon.
Country reaction
Health Emergency is expressed in capital by the Central Government of India to address the extrusive amount of polluted air. The day was declared a holiday for schools, offices, and other government centers.
Effects
Health effects
The Delhi government has announced health advisors.
- Shortness of breath
- Narrowing chest
- Eye irritation
- Asthma
- Allergies
Control actions
Delhi Chief Minister at the time, Arvind Kejriwal, came out with the proposed action items following to try to reduce air pollution.
- All Delhi schools will remain closed for the next three days.
- During the next five days, there will be no construction and demolition work to take place in Delhi.
- All diesel generators have been banned for the next ten days, except in the hospital and in an emergency.
- The Delhi government will supply power to unlicensed colonies using diesel generators.
- Coal-based Badarpur power plant will be closed for ten days. There will be no fly ash transportation from the power plant.
- The Environment Department will launch an application to monitor leaf burning.
- The vacuum cleaner will begin on November 10th.
- Water splashes will start all the way from the next day.
- People should stay home as much as possible and they should try to work from home.
There has been a public debate on how much, if any, of the above steps really help reduce pollution. Various agencies blame various sources for haze.
Long-term measurements
On November 25, 2017, India's Supreme Court banned the sale of firecrackers in Delhi to reduce pollution.
In other measures, the Badarpur power plant will remain closed until at least January 31, 2018. The power plant is very old and pollute, and even before Great Smog, environmentalists have advocated for its permanent halt.
See also
- Air pollution in India
- Great Smog
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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