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.
Shallow fog and very poor air quality hit Delhi on Wednesday, leading to the cancellation of 10 flights at IGI Airport while pollution levels remained alarmingly high.
The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
With the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the severe category, the government has directed schools to switch to online mode for these grades until further notice.
Delhi’s air pollution crisis did not emerge overnight. It is the cumulative result of years of policy inertia, piecemeal interventions, and a refusal to invest in long-term environmental governance by successive Delhi governments.
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 318, showing a marginal rise compared to Sunday’s reading.
