Air quality in the national capital Delhi continues to remain at hazardous levels. After this, the state government has activated Phase-4 of emergency anti-pollution measures. The air quality index in Delhi was at 485 at 9 am on Monday. It is placed in the “Severe Plus” category, which has serious health effects.
The AQI level in the national capital has reached 457. Considering the level of pollution, emergency measures have been announced on Sunday evening itself. The new measures include a ban on diesel trucks in Delhi, closure of schools and acting as advised by the Center for Air Quality Management.
Major restrictions imposed by GRAP-4
In response to deteriorating air quality, CAQM implemented a strict 8-point action plan aimed at curbing rising pollution and protecting public health. These measures will be implemented across NCR and are expected to remain in place until air quality improves.
Truck entry restrictions: There will be a complete ban on entry of non-essential trucks in Delhi, with exceptions only for trucks carrying essential goods, essential services, or running on LNG, CNG, electric power, or BS-VI diesel engines.
Ban on light commercial vehicles (LCVs): LCVs registered outside Delhi will also be banned from entering the capital unless they are electric, CNG or BS-VI diesel vehicles, with exemption for those involved in essential services. With.
Diesel vehicle ban: A strict ban will be imposed on medium and heavy goods vehicles with BS-IV and below diesel registered in Delhi. Exceptions will apply only to vehicles transporting essential goods or providing essential services.
Restrictions on construction activities: All construction and demolition (C&D) activities, including public infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, flyovers and power transmission lines, will remain suspended. This restriction also extends to linear public projects such as pipelines and telecommunication works.
Schools: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that in-person classes will be suspended for all except Class 10 and 12 students, as the city grapples with dangerous levels of pollution for the sixth consecutive day.
Government and private office work restrictions: Public, municipal and private offices are required to operate at 50% capacity, while the remaining employees will work from home. The central government will decide about work from home policies for its employees.
Possible additional measures: As the situation remains critical, the NCR state and Delhi governments may consider imposing additional emergency measures, such as closure of colleges, educational institutions and non-essential commercial activities and quarantine of vehicles. To give permission on basis.
AQI should be like this
An AQI between 0 to 50 is “good”, 51 to 100 is “satisfactory”, 101 to 200 is “moderate”, 201 to 300 is “poor”, 301 to 400 is “very poor”. “, between 401 and 450 is considered “severe” and above 450 is considered “very serious”.
