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 BJP government at the Centre has pressurised officers to register FIRs against farmers for burning stubble through the National Green Tribunal, alleges AAP Punjab’s chief spokesperson Malvinder Singh Kang.
BJP’s state general secretary Subhash Sharma said despite the Central government providing 47 percent of the total amount allocated for the prevention of stubble burning to Punjab, the state couldn’t do much to contain the menace.
"Thirty per cent lesser firecrackers were burst in Delhi this Diwali, people are becoming aware", said the environment minister.
On Tuesday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the results of actions made by Delhi residents to curb pollution in the city are encouraging but still there is a long way to go.
The Director of Delhi Fire Service Atul Garg said that they do not expect there will be many incidents as firecrackers have been banned by the Delhi Government.
