Delhi Pollution: GRAP Stage III Actions Activated for ‘Severe’ Air Quality
The Sub Committee on Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has invoked all actions under Stage III due to the severe air quality in Delhi-NCR, effective immediately. This follows a recent assessment where the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a concerning level of 299, classifying it as ‘poor’ according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Understanding the Air Quality Index
To put things in perspective, the AQI scale categorizes air quality as follows:
- 0-50: Good
- 51-100: Satisfactory
- 101-200: Moderate
- 201-300: Poor
- 301-400: Very Poor
- 401-500: Severe
What is NOT Allowed Under GRAP Stage III?
As part of the measures to combat the alarming pollution levels, the following restrictions have been imposed:
- Ban on non-essential construction and demolition activities
- Closure of brick kilns and industries not utilizing cleaner fuels
- Ban on non-essential diesel generator sets
- Restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles
- Ban on non-essential diesel-operated medium goods vehicles
- Stricter vehicular emissions checks
- Mechanical road sweeping and water sprinkling
- Curb on open burning
What is Allowed Under GRAP Stage III?
Despite the restrictions, certain construction activities are permitted, including:
- Railway and metro service projects
- Airports and interstate bus terminals
- National security-related projects
- Healthcare facilities
- Public infrastructure projects
Stay Updated on Delhi’s Weather
Meanwhile, Delhi is experiencing a significant drop in temperature, with a forecasted low of 5 degrees Celsius and a high of 21 degrees Celsius today. Keep an eye on the weather as you navigate these changes!
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