Delhi’s smog stays put even as stubble smoke fades
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index stood at 382, according to the Central Pollution Control Board, driven largely by high PM2.5 levels.
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index stood at 382, according to the Central Pollution Control Board, driven largely by high PM2.5 levels.
The Delhi Chief Minister expressed hope that all neighbouring states, especially Punjab and Haryana, would extend stronger cooperation to ensure cleaner air for Delhi.
A Bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar said, “Situation is very very serious! Why are you all appearing here? We have the virtual hearing facility. Please avail it. This pollution will cause permanent damage.”
Due to the state government's proactive efforts, farmers are now turning to alternative methods of crop residue management.
Delhi woke up to thick smog on Thursday as air quality slipped deep into the ‘Severe’ zone. From Daryaganj and Chandni Chowk to Anand Vihar and Bawana, visibility dropped sharply as AQI crossed 450 in several areas, raising health concerns for commuters.
The Haryana government said the recently-released satellite images of NASA on stubble burning had exposed the claims made by the governments of Delhi and Punjab regarding the reduction in stubble burning cases in the region.
The Haryana government claimed reduced incidence of stubble burning in the state this year as compared to the previous year.
In an effort to ensure reduction of the paddy stubble burning across Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Principal Secretary to the PM instructed close monitoring of the issue by the Chief Secretaries of the three states.
Punjab Government on Tuesday submitted a State action plan and District-wise action plans for tackling the problem of stubble burning…
The Agriculture Department has been asked to conduct awareness and publicity campaigns through IEC programs.
