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.
Former minister and senior SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia said farmers had burnt paddy stubble only after the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann failed to compensate them for the cost incurred in managing the stubble.
Continuing its attack on the Centre, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday said the Union government is accusing Punjab of spreading pollution by burning stubble in order to hide its failures.
Meanwhile, stubble burning in Delhi NCR increased to 34 percent on Thursday, the highest so far this season, according to the experts, who said that this was the cause of the National Capital's thick blanket of smelly haze.
L-G Saxena named the present situation, a violation of the citizens' fundamental right to health and the right to life. "
The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Friday morning as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city jumped to 472.
