GRAP 3 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR, revised GRAP 1 and GRAP 2 measures remain in place
On Wednesday, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 327, improving slightly in the past few days while remaining in the ‘very poor’ category.
On Wednesday, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 327, improving slightly in the past few days while remaining in the ‘very poor’ category.
The concentration of PM 2.5, the most harmful and fine pollutant, soared to 312 micrograms per cubic metre at 7 a.m., while PM 10 levels touched 422 micrograms per cubic metre.
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) today informed that it has given detailed instructions to various government departments with regard to the pollution mitigation efforts in the national capital.
Refuting allegations of manipulation of air quality data, the committee stressed that its monitoring and reporting processes are completely transparent.
She claimed that the government had taken strong preventive measures this year to avoid flooding, carrying out extensive de-silting of both major and minor drains while also identifying and working on waterlogging-prone hotspots.
Commenting on the ban on firecrackers, BJP's state unit president Virendra Sachdeva said on Monday that the Kejriwal Government is taking the same old eyewash steps it has been taking from time to time to contain pollution in the city.
He expressed regret alleging that Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai is merely playing with letters to evade responsibility.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would present this Winter Action Plan in front of the citizens of Delhi on September 29, he said.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday informed that the city government will prepare a Winter Action Plan based on…
