The AAP government, in its affidavit, told the apex court that it was ready to take steps like complete lockdown to control air pollution in the capital city.
Delhi Pollution News: Although a visible improvement in air quality in Delhi was recorded on Sunday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category.
The Delhi government released a statement, in which it quoted Rai as saying that on November 9, a high-level meeting was conducted and it was decided that five strict steps will be taken to provide relief to the people of the city from the pollution problem as soon as possible.
The order comes into force with immediate effect and shall remain operational till November 17, the state government said.
Sisodia remarks came as he flagged off a cycle rally as part of the Delhi government's Rahagiri program at West Vinod Nagar, Patparganj on Sunday.
According to the government agencies, AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 are marked as severe/hazardous.
The Chief Justice said stubble burning may be part of the problem, but not the only issue behind severe air pollution in the capital.
The Supreme Court termed the rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR as an "emergency situation", stressing that crucial measures need to be taken.
The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category on Saturday morning, with the AQI being recorded at 473. The air quality index of neighbouring areas of Noida and Gurgaon was recorded at 587 and 557 respectively.
The Supreme Court had asked the state government to file an affidavit and give copies to the Centre, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab governments.
Green think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said the current severe smog episode in Delhi-NCR is expected to stay for a few more days. The agency added that it is a public health emergency.
Delhi recorded 'severe' air quality for three days on the trot till Sunday due to accumulation of emissions from fireworks on Diwali and crop residue burning amid unfavourable meteorological conditions -- low temperature, wind speed and mixing height.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has blamed stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh behind the rise in air pollution in the national capital.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that farmers cannot be blamed for unrestrained crop residue burning as the government has failed to provide an alternative.
Delhi Air Pollution: The Delhi government has deployed 114 tankers for water sprinkling to reduce air pollution in the capital.
An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 are marked as severe/hazardous.
An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 are marked as severe/hazardous.
Air pollution triggers serious health problems in children and causes irreparable and irreversible damage, Dr Arvind Kumar, the Chairman of Institute of Chest Surgery at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram said on Sunday. His statement comes in wake of deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR post Diwali. The air quality in the national capital is now in the 'severe' category.
An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 are marked as severe/hazardous.
According to an official report released by the Delhi government, the contribution of stubble burning to the city's PM 2.5 pollution was recorded at 36 per cent as of Friday. This is the highest emission so far this season.
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