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Delhi air improves to ‘very poor’ as wind speed increase
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Air quality in Delhi and adjoining regions improved from “severe” to “very poor” on Wednesday as wind speed picked up due to western disturbance over north India and dispersed pollutants.
“The major reason for the improvement in Delhi’s air quality is increased surface wind speed (4kmph from 2.5kmph) which will disperse pollutants slowly,” System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said in its forecast.
However, the agency said, the drizzling in some parts of the national capital was proving to be “counterproductive” as it could not wash away particulate pollutants, instead increased the air holding capacity by introducing more moisture.
“Other than wind speed, rest all meteorological factors are likely to be unfavourable even tomorrow (Thursday),” it said.
Between Tuesday night and Wednesday, the weathermen informed, Delhi recorded 0.4 mm of rainfall.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi at 4 p.m was 392 (very poor) against 413 (severe) on Tuesday, on a scale of 0 to 500.
In the national capital region (NCR), the air quality of Ghaziabad, however, remained in the “severe” category, with AQI at 409 – not much improvement from Tuesday’s 433.
Faridabad, Greater Noida and Noida, however, improved to “very poor” with AQI at 357, 388 and 390, respectively.
“Air quality in Delhi will continue to remain between the upper side of ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ category until December 14 due to western disturbance bringing moisture. There will be no rain from Thursday and the sky will remain mainly clear,” said Mahesh Palawat, Director at private weather forecasting agency Skymet.
He further said that the minimum temperature from December 14 will start to fall and will hover around 6 degrees Celsius.
Delhi’s minimum temperature at 8.30 a.m was recorded at 12.6 degrees Celsius with humidity levels reaching 98 per cent.
The maximum temperature on Wednesday was 21.6 degrees Celsius.
An official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the sudden increase in the minimum temperature is also attributable to the western disturbances.
“Western disturbances over the northern part of India is active which is not posing any problem to air quality at present but withdrawal may increase moisture level in Delhi air after a few days,” SAFAR said.
–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.