As Delhi's Odd-Even begins, here's a comparison of AQI in other cities

In a bid to tackle menace of escalating air pollution in National Capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has relaunched Odd-Even scheme on vember 4. This step of Delhi government comes after massive increase in Air Quality Index of capital.  overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of city at 2:15 pm on Monday stood at 534, which falls in "severe" category. 

While capital continues to reel under hazardous pollution levels, let's take into perspective AQI of or leading cities.

ermous difference in AQI of Mumbai (AOI- 53), Pune ( AQI- 38) and Ahmedabad (AQI-65) evidently shows severity of situation in Delhi and disturbing outcomes can be hence foreseen.

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SAFAR - System of Air Quality and Wear Forecasting And Research

With implementation of SAFAR, it is possible to have active collaboration with local municipal corporations and various local educational institutions and governmental ncies in that Metro city. motive behind SAFAR is to increase awareness among people regarding air quality in ir respective cities well in advance so that appropriate measures and systematic action can be taken up for betterment of air quality and related health issues. Through SAFAR kw  City Air Quality- Overall city pollution and Location-specific Air Quality- A relative contribution of different environments in a city. An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'. An AQI above 500 falls in 'severe plus' category.

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Odd-Even scheme kicks in

Odd-Even scheme of Delhi government as a measure to curb air pollution began at 8 am on Monday. government on Sunday decided to exempt electric vehicles from scheme. Under this measure, only n-transport four-wheeled vehicles that have registration numbers ending with an even digit (4, 6, 8, 12 and 14) will ply on roads. Similarly, vehicles with registration numbers ending with an even digit (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) will t be allowed on roads on vember 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15. According to reports, fine for violating scheme is Rs 4,000.  scheme will conclude on vember 15.

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