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).”
Adding to the city’s environmental woes, the Yamuna River was seen covered in a thick layer of white froth ahead of the festive season.
He credited the ten historic steps taken by the Delhi government for air pollution level in the national capital coming down by 34.6 per cent.
"Delhi's air only clears for a few days when there is heavy rain or strong winds," Sachdeva added.
AQI in Delhi's Anand Vihar was recorded at 478 on Sunday morning.
The DRMC has started running 20 extra train trips across its network as air quality in Delhi and its surrounding areas plunged to "severe" category.
