Delhi air pollution: The AQI in Delhi again seems to drop after the report which came this Tuesday, which shows records of the AQI drop by 471. All in all Delhi is not at a great start before the winters.
This record set Delhi on High alert as the national capital came under the ‘serve plus’ category for two days straight. Delhi also seems to have a smog level and layer increase which has lowered the visibility.
What is GRAP?
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is an emergency measure applied by the Delhi government to maintain the air quality of capital.
How will GRAP help in maintaining pollution?
Under the stage 3 and 4 of GRAP plan the government has done the following: –
- Suspension of physical classes in school and colleges.
- Advice on wearing a Mask for prevention.
- Some office is also closed under the plan.
- Restriction of vehicles in Delhi until its LNG, CNG or electric. Petrol or diesel vehicles are fully prohibited.
- Apart from this construction activities are also banned.
CM Atishi Marlena on Delhi air pollution.
She said and pointed out the farmers of Haryana and Punjab for pollution and immersion of harmful gases by their farm activities. She further also pointed out that they have been warned several times but no action has been taken against them.
She also claimed BJP’S poor politics is one reason behind bad AQI and also Yamuna river pollution. She said they are not taking any action in Haryana and Punjab which is leading to heavy pollution in Delhi.