Mon Oct 21 02:01:59 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**
1. **Absence of Rain in Delhi**: Delhi has not experienced rain for the last 30 days, with the last rainfall recorded on September 19.
2. **Increase in Air Pollution**: Due to the lack of rain, dust levels in the air have increased over five times, with PM 10 levels rising to 225 micrograms per cubic meter, up from 40 micrograms after the last rainfall.
3. **Sources of Dust**: Dust pollution is mainly attributed to construction sites, broken roads, and sidewalks, as well as debris from drains that turn to dust when not cleared timely.
4. **Deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI)**: The air quality in Delhi is worsening, with AQI levels exceeding 300 in 12 areas on Sunday, indicating poor air quality.
5. **Lack of Humidity**: The absence of rainfall has led to low levels of moisture in the air, with a humidity level of 91% reported at 8:30 AM by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
6. **Monsoon Analysis**: This year’s monsoon was generally good, especially from June to September; however, no further rain has occurred since September 19, resulting in a complete lack of rainfall compared to the average of 13.8 mm that should have been recorded by October 20.
7. **Future Forecast**: There is no likelihood of rain in the coming week, prolonging the dry weather and poor air quality conditions in Delhi.
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