Delhi Records Cleanest July Air In 10 Years As Average AQI Stands At 79
According to Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, the national capital has recorded 118 days of satisfactory or moderate air quality so far this year.
The national capital recorded the cleanest air for July in the past 10 years, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The average air quality index (AQI) recorded by Delhi until July 30 has been 79, which comes under 'satisfactory".
Notably, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in July 2024 stood at 96, compared to 83.67 in July 2023. The worst July air quality over the past decade was recorded in 2016, with an average AQI of 145.64. In comparison, July AQI levels in recent years were 87.29 in 2022, 110.06 in 2021, 83.80 in 2020, 134 in 2019, 103.83 in 2018, 98.39 in 2017, and 138.13 in 2015.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classifies air quality into six categories based on the AQI. An AQI of 0–50 is Good, 51–100 is satisfactory, and 101–200 is moderate, which may affect sensitive groups. 201–300 is poor, causing discomfort to most on prolonged exposure. 301–400 is Very Poor, posing health risks even to healthy individuals, while 401–500 is Severe, with serious health impacts for all.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday said the national capital has recorded 118 days of satisfactory or moderate air quality so far this year, attributing the improvement to the government's sustained efforts to curb pollution.
Addressing a press conference, Sirsa said this reflects the Delhi government's long-term approach.
'When the AAP government came to power, there were 110 clean air days in 2016. During the five months, we have been in power, Delhi has recorded 118 clean air days. That was a government of excuses. We work for people," he said.
He further mentioned that if it is necessary, the Delhi government will also conduct cloud seeding in September.
'If need arises, we will also carry out cloud seeding in November-December when pollution levels spike in Delhi."
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