Delhi: AQI rises to 208, CAQM invokes GRAP-1 measures
The decision was taken after reviewing the air quality scenario in the NCR as well as India Meteorological Department (IMD)/Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) forecast
The decision was taken after reviewing the air quality scenario in the NCR as well as India Meteorological Department (IMD)/Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) forecast
Delhi's AQI, which stood at 343 at 4 pm on January 15, showed a rising trend and was recorded at 354 at 4 pm today, falling in the 'very poor' category (AQI range: 301-400).
GRAP is a set of emergency measures taken to reduce air pollution. The measures include banning construction activities and entry of trucks into Delhi.
This was stated by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai during a press conference on Thursday after participating in an online meeting chaired by the Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav and attended by the Environment Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab. MM Kutty, Chairman, Commission for Air Quality Management, also joined in the meeting.
