Meawnhile, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan-3 will continue till air quality improves in the city.
Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities, is facing extremely hazardous air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has exceeded 400 in several parts of the national capital, and there seems to be no hope for an improvement in the pollution situation.
The air quality in Delhi once again dipped into the 'Severe' category, after it hovered around the 'Very Poor' category for four days in a trot. Several areas in the city recorded AQI over 400 this morning.
Delhi woke up to fourth morning in a trot with 'Very Poor' air quality on Tuesday. The city's AQI has been hovering around the below 400 mark for the last few days.
The city has been witnessing air quality falling under the 'Very Poor' category for the last few days. Several areas in Delhi recorded AQI over 350 and some close to 400 this morning.
The national capital woke up to the 'Very Poor' air quality on Sunday for the second consecutive day. The layer of mist engulfed the city early in the morning, thus limiting the visibility.
In a slight respite to the residents of Delhi, the city's air quality witnessed an improvement with AQI falling under the 'Very Poor' category after experiencing 'Severe' air quality for several days.
Delhi air pollution: Despite the strict measures implemented by the Delhi government, including a construction ban and prohibiting diesel-fueled trucks from entering the city, the air quality in the region has continued to deteriorate.
Many areas in Delhi, such as Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, Dwarka, Alipur, Bawana, and ITO, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding the 400-mark.
Delhi air pollution: CAQM official said that stringent measures, including a ban on construction work and the entry of polluting trucks in the national capital, under the final stage of the central government's air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will continue.
The BSPCB's proactive measures underline the urgency of addressing the air quality crisis in the state and reflect a commitment to mitigating the health risks associated with poor air quality.
Diwali is being celebrated today with fervour and bliss all across the country. Delhi entered this auspicious day with the 'Poor' air quality, witnessing no significant change since yesterday. Some areas of the national capital also witnessed 'Moderate' air quality.
Delhi had been engulfed in thick smog for over a week, however, after the rain lashed the city and nearby areas on early Friday, the situation improved significantly with AQI now dropping to the 'Poor' category.
The Bombay High Court also formed a three member committee to moniter and provide suggestions to the working bodies in order to curb pollution levels in the country.
The national capital region received light rainfall on early Friday. Delhi has been witnessing 'Severe' air quality for nearly one week as thick layer of smog engulfed the city. The visibility improved significantly early Friday morning as the rain lashed the city at night.
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According to data, stubble burning in neighbouring states, particularly Punjab and Haryana, accounted for 38 per cent of the air pollution in Delhi on Wednesday. It is likely to be 27 per cent on Thursday and 12 per cent on Friday.
The national capital has been gasping for breath for the last several days as the air quality fell under the 'Severe' category. Delhi's AQI improved slightly on Tuesday, bringing it down to 'Very poor' category.
Mumbai is witnessing very high air pollution despite its inherent advantage of being a coastal city. Tata Power meanwhile, said the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has requested it to halve the particulate matter emissions from its generating unit here to help curb pollution.
Environmentalists noted that at one point, the AQI reached 200 PM2.5 in the Maidan area, as per WBPCB data.
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