New Delhi: Delhiites have to feel the heat of poor air quality again, which has been continuing since September. Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the ‘poor’ category on Wednesday morning for the second consecutive day. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI of the national capital was 235 at 8 am on March 26. Seeing the gravity of the situation, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) decided to invoke Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR on Monday after the deterioration of the city’s air quality.
Several measures will be strictly followed after the implementation of GRAP-1. Construction sites need to control dust. Pollution control authorities have urged residents to obey GRAP-1 guidelines like keeping vehicle engines well-tuned, checking tyre’s pressure on a regular basis, and enhancing checking of the pollution certificates of vehicles. Keep control of vehicular emissions.
For the last 15 days, the air quality of Delhi and NCR has been fluctuating from ‘moderate’ to ‘poor.’ Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 234 at 4 pm on March 25. Gurugram’s AQI stood at 206, while the AQI of Noida and Greater Noida was recorded at 169 and 214, respectively. However, the air quality of Ghaziabad dropped to 289. People are facing tough times.
Experts advised that people need to wear masks, especially in crowded places. Residents should remain indoors and need only to go outside if necessary. Use more and more public transport. Keep the environment clean. Help authorities in the control of pollution.
