CAQM revokes GRAP III, IV curbs in Delhi-NCR
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.
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.
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.
By posting pictures of polluted Yamuna on social media, the LG asked,” These pictures of the Yamuna River are from this morning. Who is responsible?”
Amid deteriorating air quality, the Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday wrote a letter to Transport Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, urging a halt to the entry of diesel buses from their respective states into the national capital.
