New Delhi: The pollution levels of Delhi have been surging; air quality now surpassed 310, reaching in the’very poor’ category. The pollution scene is pathetic, so GRAP Stage II has been implemented due to the deterioration of AQI. Delhi and its nearby areas like Noida experienced a layer of smog on Tuesday morning.
In fact, the air quality has fallen to a’very poor’ category. During the second stage of the Graded Response Action Plan, several restrictions have to be followed, like banning the use of coal and firewood—including tandoors at hotels, restaurants, and open eateries—as well as diesel generator sets (except for emergency and essential services). GRAP is an action to mitigate rising pollution in Delhi and its nearby regions.
It divides the air quality in the Delhi-NCR into four stages: Stage I: ‘Poor’ (AQI 201-300); Stage II: ‘Very Poor’ (AQI 301-400); Stage III: ‘Severe’ (AQI 401-450); and Stage IV: ‘Severe Plus’ (AQI > 450).
26 monitoring stations are in the red zone, out of 36 installed in the city. As per the data received from the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI touched the “very poor” category. Monitoring stations have been functioning in several places, including Anand Vihar, Bawana, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Narela, Patparganj, Rohini, Shadipur, Sonia Vihar, Wazirpur, Alipur, Ashok Vihar, Aya Nagar, Burari, Mandir Marg, and so on.
Despite all the efforts from the Delhi government, the situation has not improved. Remember, winter hasn’t arrived yet. Deepawali is about to fall, and despite the ban on fireworks, the question arises: will people remain silent and follow the government’s order?
