Delhi Rain Reduced Pollution By 50%, Improved Air Quality: Minister
NDTV
The air quality in Delhi, which hovered previously in the 'very poor' category, improved to 'poor' on Saturday.
Bringing a huge sigh of relief for residents in the national capital, who have been breathing toxic air over the last few weeks, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday said the rainfall a day ago dispersed pollutants and reduced the extent of pollution in the city by half -- 50 per cent.
Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Rai said, "The rainfall on Saturday dispersed pollutants from the city air. The wind, too, picked up, helping cleanse Delhi's air of toxic matter. The showers reduced the extent of pollution in the city by 50 per cent -- from an AQI of 450 to 225. However, it's too early to say how long will be the impact of the showers on the city's air quality."
The overall AQI in the national capital was recorded at 227 at 2.04 pm, marking a significant improvement from the last few days.