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
The strong winds that have been blowing for the past several days have had a positive impact on the air quality in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
According to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), the city's AQI levels may hover between 'poor' to 'moderate' categories in the days to come.
The CAQM, in view of the forecasts for meteorological conditions and air quality index made available by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), respectively, has taken a call on the preventive, restrictive measures under stage II of GRAP, invoked in the entire NCR on October 19 last year.
Given the fact that his own party — the BJP — governs Delhi under a “triple-engine sarkar” (central government, state, and municipal corporations) in the party's parlance the CM’s remarks naturally drew interest as well as buzz.
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the national capital recording an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 248, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi’s air quality declined again after a brief improvement, with several areas slipping into very poor and severe AQI levels as calm winds trapped pollution across the city.
Delhi recorded a marginal improvement in air quality on Wednesday, but AQI levels remained ‘very poor’ as dense fog reduced visibility and strict GRAP Stage-IV measures stayed in force.
Delhi’s air quality worsened sharply on Tuesday as AQI crossed 400, with dense smog, fog and calm winds pushing pollution levels into the severe category.
Several areas across Delhi NCR witnessed air quality worsening to the ‘severe’ range, with Air Quality Index (AQI) at 438.
