CAQM revokes stage 1 restrictions under GRAP
The Sub-Committee on GRAP, in its meeting held on Sunday, reviewed the air quality scenario in the region, as well as the IMD, IITM forecasts.
The Sub-Committee on GRAP, in its meeting held on Sunday, reviewed the air quality scenario in the region, as well as the IMD, IITM forecasts.
Environment Minister Sirsa announced on Saturday that, starting April 1, the Delhi government will cease fuel supply to vehicles older than 15 years as part of its intensified efforts to combat air pollution.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily AQI bulletin, city's index value on Wednesday was 178, reeling under the moderate zone.
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The Leader of Opposition asserted that temporary measures by the ruling dispensation are nothing but an attempt to mislead the public.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday expressed regret, alleging that despite ten years of experience, the AAP government has completely failed to implement anti-pollution measures, leading to the city turning into a "mini gas chamber" even before the onset of winter.
Apart from these measures, Rai said, inspection of the Construction and Demolition sites in the city will also be intensified.
The data released by the pollution control agency was based on observations from 34 of the 40 monitoring stations across the city.
He claimed that as soon as stubble burning begins in Punjab after Dussehra, Delhi turns into a gas chamber and Rai starts avoiding media interactions.
Analysis of the satellite data on the smoke produced from stubble burning at various places will also be done on a daily basis at the war room.
