Delhi Airport Issues Advisory Over Low Visibility As Thick Smog Blanket Engulfs National Capital

According to the advisory issued, low visibility procedures are in progress at the Delhi Airport. 

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New Delhi: Delhi Airport Issued an advisory over low visibility as a thick smog blanket engulfs the national capital. According to the advisory issued, low visibility procedures are in progress at the Delhi Airport. 

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) issues a passenger advisory amid low visibility.#AirPollution pic.twitter.com/EwF9mFHY52

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The pollution worsens again in Delhi as a thick layer of smog shrouds the national capital on Friday morning. AQI continues to remain in 'Very Poor' category.

Earlier on Thursday, Delhi's air quality was recorded in the "poor" category for the second consecutive day and is predicted to improve in the coming days in view of a likely increase in the wind speed, government agencies said. With the air pollution levels in the national capital coming down to the "poor" category from "very poor", the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said it will review the situation on Friday.

The Centre's air quality panel may take a call on revoking the curbs in place in Delhi-NCR under the third stage (severe) of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), an official said on the condition of anonymity. All construction and demolition work, except for essential projects, is banned in Delhi-NCR under the third stage of the GRAP.

Brick kilns, hot mix plants and stone crushers are also not allowed to operate. Delhi's air quality improved on Wednesday owing to a favourable wind speed at night, sporadic rains in adjoining states and a considerable drop in emissions from stubble burning.

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital stood at 295 on Thursday. It was 260 on Wednesday, 372 on Tuesday, 354 on Monday, 339 on Sunday and 381 on Saturday. The AQI recorded on Wednesday was the lowest since October 20, when it was 232. For the month of November, it was the best AQI since November 29, 2020, when it was 231, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

(With agencies' Inputs)