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 woke up to dense smog and poor visibility on Saturday as air quality remained very poor, prompting an orange fog alert and enforcement of GRAP Stage IV restrictions.
Delhi remained under a thick blanket of smog as AQI stood at 387 and dense fog reduced visibility, forcing cancellation of over 150 flights at the city’s airport.
Addressing a press conference with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal said there was no stubble burning in Punjab, claiming that the AQI across the cities of the state ranged between 70 and 100.
Large parts of the capital were blanketed by a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort for residents. RK Puram was shrouded in thick smog, with an AQI of 374, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to CPCB.
The stringent anti-pollution measures, including work from home, No PUC-No Fuel, and a ban on older vehicles, are set to take effect from Thursday, December 18.
