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 a hazy and polluted Sunday, with the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 270 at 6 a.m., placing the national capital firmly in the ‘poor’ category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily AQI bulletin released on Friday, the index value of national capital was recorded at 369.
Delhi woke up to a dense haze on Wednesday as the city’s AQI hit 337 despite GRAP-III measures. India Gate, AIIMS and Ghazipur recorded readings above 350. An expert says ash clouds from Ethiopia’s volcano are visible but unlikely to worsen the capital’s air quality immediately.
On Thursday, the rolling average of the city’s AQI stood at 391, deep in the ‘very poor’ category.
On Wednesday, the AQI was 392 at 4 pm and remained at similar levels through the day due to calm winds.
