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Weekend rain lowers PM 10 levels in Delhi but air quality may remain ‘very poor’
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Although the first spell of winter rain over the weekend brought down the pollution levels in the national capital, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is likely to remain in the “very poor” category due to adverse weather conditions, a Met official said on Monday.
“PM 10, which comprises fine particulate matter in the air with a diameter of less than 10 micrometres, have now been washed away and they are now oscillating between ‘moderate’ and ‘poor’ zone which was earlier in the ‘severe’ category. However, PM 2.5 is still in ‘very poor’ category,” Mahesh Palawat, Director at private weather forecasting agency Skymet told IANS.
Delhi’s AQI at 4 p.m on Monday was recorded at 333 (very poor), a relief from Saturday’s “severe” air quality at 407.
In the National Capital Region (NCR), Faridabad at 346, Ghaziabad at 388, Greater Noida at 380 and Noida at 334 were in the “very poor” zone. However, Gurugram at 252 improved to “poor” air quality after the weekend rainfall.
The authorities have credited “additional rain and sufficient wind speed” behind slight improvement in Delhi-NCR’s air quality. However, System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), in its daily pollution analysis said that the air quality in Delhi is unlikely to improve further “as weather conditions are unfavourable for dispersion”.
“There will be no immediate relief from air pollution and it will remain in the ‘very poor’ range for at least the next 3 days,” Palawat said.
Across 35 areas in Delhi, where pollution is actively monitored, the average concentration of PM 2.5 and PM 10 was 173 and 266 microgrammes per cubic meters, respectively, on Monday at 6 p.m.
Concentration of PM 2.5 and PM 10 across 48 monitoring stations in the NCR stood at 167 and 258, 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.