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Delhi’s winter air pollution crisis has been a perennial challenge, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) peaking at alarming levels year after year.
Delhi’s winter air pollution crisis has been a perennial challenge, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) peaking at alarming levels year after year.
However, the commission has asked the concerned agencies to intensify actions under stages I and II of the GRAP to prevent the AQI levels from slipping further.
GRAP measures continue across the national capital.
As Sibal said air pollution was “getting out of control” and courts be allowed to function online, Chief Justice Khanna said, “We have told all judges here, wherever possible, to allow virtual (hearing).”
The toxic air was no different from that of Monday when the AQI remained under the 'severe plus' category with a reading above 450.
According to reports, more than 20 trains were delayed and at least eight flights diverted due to low visibility.
With a thick blanket of smog enveloping the national capital, its air quality reeled under the ‘severe plus’ category with…
This level of pollution is a major cause of concern for the residents, especially those already suffering from respiratory problems.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 406 at 8 a.m.
At 4 pm on Thursday, Delhi's average AQI was 424, and to prevent further deterioration, the sub- committee decided to invoke GRAP - III.
