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
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.
He mentioned that the GRAP guidelines were mandated by Supreme Court in 2017 due to the rising smog incidents in New Delhi. Ramesh noted that the use of the measures was expected to become less necessary over time as year-round emission reduction improved.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in Delhi on Wednesday morning remained under the "very poor" and "poor" categories in most places, while the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms are already in place.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in the RK Puram area of south west Delhi remains "very poor" at 380, as of 7:00 AM today. The AQI at Anand Vihar also remains "very poor" at 355.
According to an official order from the Directorate of Education in the national capital, "The Sub-Committee for GRAP in its meeting held on December 16, comprehensively reviewed the air quality scenario in the region and has decided that all actions as envisaged under Stage-Ill of the la