GRAP Stage-2 revoked as Delhi’s air quality shows improvement
The forecast by IMD/ IITM also indicate the average AQI of Delhi to stay in 'Moderate/Poor' category with light rain/ drizzle expected in the coming days.
The forecast by IMD/ IITM also indicate the average AQI of Delhi to stay in 'Moderate/Poor' category with light rain/ drizzle expected in the coming days.
At least thrice this winter, the government acting through the Committee on Air Quality Management imposed restrictions on operation of those diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi and the National Capital Territory region that were manufactured under emission norms current on the day they rolled out of factories but which have been overtaken by more stringent standards.
Addressing the media, Rai said that the air pollution control plan will chiefly impact the construction and demolition activities and will also have a bearing on the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars.
The city’s air remained in the 'very poor' category for the sixth consecutive day as the average index registered a spike of 38 points.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI was measured at 314 on Sunday. As such, people did not get any respite from the bad air quality.
Delhi's air quality on Monday continued to reel under the 'very poor' category, on a day schools reopened after an early winter break.
The air quality at 7 am in Bawana was recorded at 442, RK Puram was 418 in in Jahangirpuri it was 441 in Dwarka it was 416 in Alipur 415, in Anand Vihar at 412, in ITO it was 412
Speaking to a news agency, Rai said the speed of wind is low and a drop in temperature is again making the pollutants stagnant.
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