The great smog

Smog is a ongoing severe air pollution event in Delhi and adjoining areas in the national capital territory of India. AirApollution in 2017 peaked on both PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels. It has been reported as one of the worst level of air quality in Delhi since 1999. 

Low visibility across the streets has resulted in accidents around the city, a 24 vehicle plie-up in the yamuna expressway.

"The great smog" also led to cancellation and delay of public transport, primarily trains and flights causing much hinderanc to the people.

Source of this "Great Smog"

Currently majority of analysis sources are hinting towards colder weather, stagnant winds trapping various sources of smoke. The primary source of somke are stubble burning, burning garbages, road dust, power plants, factories and emissions of smoke from vehicles. The air quality is been measured by PM 2.5 microns and PM 10 microns. On november 7th 2017, the PM 2.5 level in Delhi shot up to 999 which is awfully high and much high above the recommended level of 60 micrograms. Where as the PM 10 shots up to the level of 999 ( the max level on monitor), instead of the recommended limit of 100. On 8th november the PM 2.5 shots up to the level of 449 and PM 10 shots to 663.

This is where all the incident of "the great smog" started appearing.

Weather

The temperature during this period was over 15-29 degree Celsius ( like 66 degree fahrenheit). The weather is like dusty and sticky all around.

State reaction

A health emergency was declared in the capital by the central government of India to cope with the extrusive amiuam of polluted air. It was declared as a holiday for school, colleges, offices and other government centers.

In this blog there was a description of how and when it all started. Next blog will of the current status of how it is affecting the current situation in Delhi.

Thank you 😊.