As Delhi AQI turns severe, curbs on cars and construction return
AQI in Delhi's Anand Vihar was recorded at 478 on Sunday morning.
AQI in Delhi's Anand Vihar was recorded at 478 on Sunday morning.
The DRMC has started running 20 extra train trips across its network as air quality in Delhi and its surrounding areas plunged to "severe" category.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a high-level meeting of his government officials at the Delhi Secretariat at 12 pm today.
The CAQM has invoked the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality deteriorated in the city.
Delhi Air Pollution Latest News: Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi’s Anand Vihar area was recorded at 999 on Thursday…
Urging neighbouring states to impose a ban on firecrackers in view of Diwali, the minister said that the move will have a better impact on pollution levels in Delhi and NCR.
In an effort to ensure reduction of the paddy stubble burning across Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Principal Secretary to the PM instructed close monitoring of the issue by the Chief Secretaries of the three states.
The AQI, on Friday night, deteriorated to 437 from Thursday's 418, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) said.
Meanwhile, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas has intensified its efforts to ensure enforcement and compliance with its directions in view of deteriorating air quality in Delhi.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a 15 point ‘Winter Action Plan’ to combat air pollution during these months in the capital.