Amid 'Severe' levels of air pollution in New Delhi, the Arvind Kejriwal government on Monday (November 6) said that the Odd-Even vehicle system will be applicable for one week. The initiative, which was implemented in the past as well as a measure to curb air pollution in the city, will be implement
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Pollution levels in Delhi have remained in the ‘severe’ category for the past few days recording an air quality index (AQI) of above 400 range at several locations in the national capital.
The National Capital Region (NCR) has been battling ‘severe’ air pollution over the past few days. Stage IV of GRAP was invoked in Delhi-NCR on Sunday in view of the worsening air quality.
The air quality index in Delhi worsened from 415 at 4 pm on Saturday to 463 at 3 pm on Sunday. Unfavorable meteorological conditions and an increase in stubble-burning incidents in neighboring states have contributed to the escalating pollution levels.
The AAP on Saturday blamed the Haryana government for not monitoring pollution which has led to an increase in pollution in Delhi. This came as Delhi's AQI remained in the 'severe' category on Saturday with an AQI of 413.
The sun was not seen in Delhi NCR today. The haze of pollution covered the sun. The Delhi NCR area turned into a gas chamber. It is becoming difficult to breathe in Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad.
Air Pollution: The former environment minister said in January 2014, an expert steering committee on Air Pollution and Health Related Issues was set up and it submitted its report in August 2015. Delhi's air quality plummeted to the severe plus category on Friday morning.
Delhi air quality: According to an analysis conducted by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, the capital experiences peak pollution usually from November 1 to November 15 when the number of stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana increase.
Earlier, the national capital's air quality remained 'very poor' for the fourth straight day as the pollution levels entered the 'severe' zone in parts of the city with the air quality index (AQI) at 336.
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category while the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 286, SAFAR informed. Meanwhile, Noida's AQI stood at 255 with air quality remaining in the 'poor' category as well while the air quality in Gurugram was slightly better remaining
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Delhi AQI: Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 248 today. The panel therefore decided to invoke the measures under Stage II of GRAP in the entire NCR in addition to steps already taken under Stage I.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that states in the National Capital Region should impose a complete ban on firecrackers and stubble burning in the entire region and allow only CNG and electric vehicles.
The Principal Secretary discussed in detail about various measures being undertaken to reduce the impact of different sources of air pollution. He also said that strict implementation of the actions listed in the GRAP by all concerned is critical to prevent the worsening of air quality.
Delhi air quality: The Centre's sub-committee on GRAP noted that there has been a sudden dip in air quality parameters in the region which pushed Delhi's AQI to 212 which shows poor category.
Delhi Air Quality: The number of days listed as "Good to Moderate" on the Air Quality Index (AQI) increased significantly in Delhi during the first half of the current year.
IMD weather update: On Monday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 41.3 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature was 25.2 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity swayed somewhere in the range of 46 and 28 percent.
According to an official statement, a draft of the scheme has now been sent to the lieutenant governor. It will then be put up for public feedback and comments by the transport department before being given the final shape.
New Delhi: Under the new initiative, end-of-life vehicles will be impounded and directly sent to the scrapping yard if they are found plying on city roads or parked in public places
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