CAQM invokes stage III GRAP curbs in view of spike in city’s AQI
According to the sub-committee of the CAQM, the AQI levels of the city exhibited a sharp increasing trend on Wednesday while the index value at 4 pm recorded at 365.
According to the sub-committee of the CAQM, the AQI levels of the city exhibited a sharp increasing trend on Wednesday while the index value at 4 pm recorded at 365.
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).”
At 4 pm on Thursday, Delhi's average AQI was 424, and to prevent further deterioration, the sub- committee decided to invoke GRAP - III.
Yadav claimed that the residents are finding it difficult to venture out of their homes for fear of falling sick by breathing the toxic air.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI in Delhi was recorded at 334, with PM 2.5 being the prominent pollutant in the air.
With the air quality reeling under 'very poor' category in the national capital for several days and the average AQI falling in the 300- 400 range, city residents have started complaining of breathing difficulty, while many patients with respiratory problems are visiting doctors.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Graded Response Action Plan's stage- II, while the Delhi government in line with commission's order has rolled out anti- pollution measures on Tuesday.
