No respite for Delhi: City reels under scorching heat and ‘poor’ air quality
The relative humidity fluctuated between 42% and 17% over the past 24 hours, as per IMD data.
The relative humidity fluctuated between 42% and 17% over the past 24 hours, as per IMD data.
Despite rising temperatures, Delhi’s air quality dropped down from ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 217.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality improved, shifting from the ‘poor’ category to ‘moderate,’ with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 160.
Delhi's air quality declined once again, falling into the ‘poor’ category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 209, said the India Meteorological department (IMD).
"The committee accordingly decided to revoke all restrictions under GRAP Stage 1 with immediate effect," the order read.
The incumbent environment minister needs to develop a concrete action plan to achieve this.
The Sub-Committee constituted for enforcing actions under the anti-pollution plan GRAP reviewed the air quality situation in the region during a meeting held on Tuesday, along with forecasts from weather agencies.
GRAP measures continue across the national capital.
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.