NCR may witness worst smog this time

NEW DELHI: Delhi and NCR may experience worst smog this year as the pollution meter is giving indications of more polluted air this year. Experts stated that change in wind directions caused by cyclonic circulation are leading to increase in the levels of pollution in the capital region, Delhi- NCR.

According to experts, a Cyclonic Circulation is seen over and a trough will extend to South Delhi. Meanwhile, the wind will blow with a speed of 5 to 10 kmh once the Cyclonic Circulation arrives in Delhi. And a slight thundershower activity has raised the humidity level which will multiply the dense smog this year.

So, the prevailing dust in the atmosphere combined with humidity, will lead to increase in pollution level. Thus, mornings and evenings will be hazy, said the expert. Pollution will continue to persist for the next few days. With the presence of trough, Delhi and NCR might experience some thunder activ- ities. The rains will be experienced in some parts only. No major relief in day temperatures is expected.

Adding on to this, Punjab and Haryana have already resumed burning the stubble, the northwesterly wind will bring in smoke along thus causing more pollution and wind will become poisonous. “In upcoming days, air pollution will prove to be extremely dangerous. In the last three days, the level of PM2.5 and PM10 in various areas of Delhi has increased twice or thrice times from the normal level.

According to the Metrological Department, the pollution in the next coming days will be five times more than the normal. Consequently, the condition of asthma patients would deteriorate. Experts believe this time PM 2.5 will be the highest in the coming days and it will exaggerate the heart related ailment, blood pressure and many more. Doctors have advised patients not to leave the house, try not to go out when pollution level is at its peak as the air quality will be really poor then.