Criticising the BJP government over rising pollution in Delhi and addressing allegations that Punjab's smoke is responsible for the worsening air quality in the national capital at a press conference, the Chief Minister asserted that smoke from Punjab does not even reach Delhi.
The Centre's air pollution mitigation body is examining a plan to install dust sensors along key stretches of Delhi and the adjoining NCR region to monitor road dust, one of the major contributors to the capital's particulate pollution load.
Delhi woke up on Friday to a thick layer of toxic smog, as the air quality in the national capital showed no improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 397, categorised as 'very poor' at 8 am on Friday. The AQI at 7 am was 399, only a point less than touching the 'severe' c
The air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level above 400 in the 'severe' category in multiple stations at 8 am, despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
The air quality in the national capital continued to deteriorate on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 413 at 8 am, placing it in the 'severe' category, even as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III remains in effect across Delhi and the National Capital
"If the levels of the 'manipulated' AQI are reaching 400 or 450, that means it's an emergency situation in Delhi. We should declare a health emergency in Delhi," Bharadwaj said.
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday said stubble burning in neighbouring states, incidents occurring in those states and climate change are the key factors behind pollution in the national capital.
The air quality in Delhi improved slightly on Monday morning but stayed in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 345 as of 8 am, down from 391 recorded the previous day.
Earlier on Sunday, Delhi Police detained people protesting at India Gate, demanding that the government formulate policies to curb air pollution in the National Capital region.
As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 412, Alipur reported 415, and Bawana registered the highest level at 436. Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 409, while RK Puram and Patparganj logged 422 and 425, respectively. Sonia Vihar also recorded a 'severe' AQI of 415, indicating haza