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Delhi air quality remains ‘severe’ for 2nd day (Lead)
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Delhi choked on toxic air for the second day as the air quality on Tuesday continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category, owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions.
“Current meteorological conditions — fall in temperature and high moisture — in Delhi are such that it could have led to rainfall but insufficient rain often helps in deteriorating the air quality. Calm surface winds are also not allowing pollutants to disperse,” System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said.
However, it said, the air quality in Delhi may recover slightly to ‘very poor’ by Wednesday evening.
The agency had on Monday said that only sufficient amounts of rainfall might bring down pollution levels in Delhi-NCR but if it is inadequate, the air quality might deteriorate.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi at 5 p.m. was 413 against 403 on Monday, both in the ‘severe’ category on a scale of 0 to 500. In the national capital region, the AQI of Ghaziabad was 433 at 5 p.m., 403 in Faridabad, 429 in Greater Noida and 420 in Noida — all in the ‘severe’ category since Sunday.
Gurugram’s air quality, which has been faring well as compared to other NCR regions, also deteriorated from ‘moderate’ or ‘poor’ levels and reached ‘very poor’ levels (388) on Tuesday evening.
SAFAR, in its forecast, has also predicted an increase in moisture levels in Delhi after two-three days due to a western disturbance.
“Western disturbance over the northern part of India is active. Although it is not posing any problem to air quality at present, its withdrawal may increase moisture level in Delhi air after 2-3 days,” the agency said.
The major pollutant PM2.5, or particles with diameter less than 2.5 micrometres, also remained in the ‘severe’ levels as easterly winds brought along moisture.
As per the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average concentration of PM2.5 and PM10 in Delhi at 5 p.m. was 277 and 474 microgrammes per cubic meters on Tuesday. Across NCR, it was 263 and 454 units, respectively.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.