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Despite GRAP III, Delhi chokes in dense smog—AQI still in 'severe' category in these areas
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With air quality in the national capital deteriorating sharply, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has already invoked Stage III curbs under GRAP across the entire National Capital Region, categorising Delhi's air as the 'severe' category.
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The air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level recorded above 400 in the 'severe' category. Image Caption: ANI
GRAP Stage III was imposed in Delhi-NCR earlier, yet the AQI remains in the ‘severe’ category. The national capital is blanketed by deteriorating air quality, which poses serious health risks to residents. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a health advisory to help Delhiites stay safe amid the rising pollution levels.
Is stubble burning behind the rising AQI in Delhi-NCR?
Yesterday, the Supreme Court directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file a status report on the measures taken to curb stubble burning, which contributes to the air pollution crisis in the Delhi-NCR region.
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A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran ordered, "We direct the state of Punjab and Haryana to file a report on what steps are being taken to curb stubble burning." ANI reported.
An advocate in the case told the bench that while the Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM) has implemented the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) GRAP-III, the situation demanded the implementation of GRAP-IV instead.
Steps taken by Delhi government to reduce air pollution
Under GRAP III, government banned the non-essential activities like:
- Construction and demolition.
- Restrictions on certain vehicles, specially BS-III and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers.
- Shift towards hybrid or online learning for youngsters up to class 5.
- Restricted industrial activity at non-clean fuel facilities.
- Banned non-emergency diesel generator sets.
Weather forecast
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures in Delhi-NCR are expected to decline gradually over the next few days.
In Delhi, the maximum temperature is likely to remain constant from around 26 degree Celsius on November 13 to 26 degrees Celsius by November 19 , while the minimum temperature may fall from 11 degrees Celsius to 9 degree Celsius on November 19.
Whereas, in Noida the maximum temperature is likely to decrease from 26 degree Celsius on November 13 to 25 degree Celsius on November 19, while the minimum temperature will remain stable to 11 degree Celsius to in these 7 days.
Current AQI levels across Delhi regions
According to the data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), here are some areas along with their AQI levels.
Delhi
- Bawana: 458
- Jahangirpuri: 446
- Chandni Chowk: 454
- Burari Crossing: 430
- ITO: 437
- Anand Vihar: 428
- Wazirpur: 448
- Mundka: 437
- Pusa: 391
- CRRI Mathura Road: 426
- Ashok Vihar: 435
- Alipur:415
- Mandir Marg: 399
- RK Puram: 437
- Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range: 414
- Okhla Phase-2: 412
Noida
- Sector-125: 413
- Sector-62: 360
- Sector-116: 391
- Sector-1: 385
Ghaziabad
- Loni: 405
- Vasundhara: 411
- Sanjay Nagar: 348
- Indirapuram: 299
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