Page 11 - Delhi Pollution

Centre lifts Grap IV restrictions for Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Tuesday revoked Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a dip in pollution levels, according to an official order. Delhi's air pollution levels showed a declining trend on Tuesday and the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm. ?According to forecasts from the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the air quality situation is predicted to improve further, owing to favourable meteorological conditions. Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) ?include a ban on all construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi, and mandatory shifting of school classes, except for classes 10 and 12, to hybrid mode.

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' despite light rainfall, AQI at 402

Parts of Delhi-NCR experienced light rain on Monday morning, but the air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘severe’ category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 402

Delhi's air still in 'severe' category despite light rainfall, AQI at 402

While the first half of December saw six 'moderate' air quality days, November remained highly polluted

Delhi gasps for air: Toxic smog turns city into a hazard zone at 434 AQI

Delhi chokes under a blanket of toxic smog as the AQI soars to a hazardous 434, prompting health warnings for vulnerable groups and urging residents to remain indoors

Delhi's air quality remains at 'severe' stage, govt blames stubble burning

Despite the enforcement of Stage-IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap), pollution levels show little respite

IMD issues orange alert for fog in Delhi, mercury dips to 7 degrees Celsius

Delhi cold wave: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning; AQI was recorded at 448 on Thursday

Delhi continues to breathe 'severe plus' air; no sign of improvement

The city is currently under Grap Stage-IV, which bans all construction work within city limits and prohibits the entry of unnecessary polluting trucks inside the capital

Fog covers Delhi-NCR amid cold wave, temperature drops to 5 degrees Celsius

India cold wave: The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category, as the overall AQI was 442 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Severe air pollution in Delhi as AQI hits 442; toxic haze blankets city

The air quality is expected to remain in the severe range on Thursday

Delhi Traffic Police tightens vehicle checks amid Grap 4 restrictions

Delhi Traffic Police has ramped up vehicle checks in the national capital and the bordering areas after the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV was implemented here to curb the worsening air quality, officials said on Tuesday. The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday invoked stringent measures under Stage IV of the air pollution control plan as the region's air quality turned "severe" due to unfavourable meteorological conditions. In addition to enhancing checks within the city, Delhi Police held an inter-state coordination meeting with Haryana and UP Police to discuss strategies for managing the flow of vehicles into the city, a police officer said. The vehicles approaching Delhi whose destination is not here, would be diverted via the Eastern/Western Peripheral Expressway in order to reduce congestion in the city, the officer said. "To further strengthen enforcement, Delhi Police plans to install joint pickets at key border areas. These pickets will monitor

Grap-IV in Delhi-NCR: What stays open, what shuts amid pollution curbs

Construction has been suspended, truck entry restricted, schools shifted to hybrid learning, and offices are running at 50 per cent capacity as Delhi air quality worsens amid stagnant winds

Delhi is breathing 'severe plus' air quality again, Grap-IV reimposed

The air quality in Delhi deteriorates to 'severe plus'; strict measures under Grap Stage IV enforced to curb pollution

Grap-III measures reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality hits 'very poor'

The CAQM reimposes Grap-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 355. Construction halted and diesel trucks banned; SC calls for pan-India air pollution action plan

GRAP 3 back in Delhi-NCR: Students up to Class V to opt for hybrid mode

GRAP-3 has again been implemented in Delhi NCR by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Up till Class V, all Delhi-NCR schools will be now be conducted in hybrid mode

Delhi-NCR shivers at 4.5 degrees Celsius; AQI slips to 'very poor' levels

Delhi cold wave: The IMD predicts that the cold wave may strengthen in the coming days, with shallow fog expected across various parts of Delhi-NCR

Delhi's air quality is 'very poor' again, no immediate improvement expected

This sharp decline in air quality is attributed to low wind speeds, vehicle emissions, falling temperatures, and stubble burning

Dairy farms in Delhi asked to get pollution control consent within 15 days

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has directed cow shelters and dairy farms in the city to obtain pollution control consent within 15 days, warning of strict action in case of non-compliance. The Committee issued a public notice on Sunday directing all 'gaushalas' and dairy farms with 15 or more cattle, and all dairies operating in dairy colonies in Delhi to apply for mandatory consent under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The directive has been issued in compliance with recent court orders and must be adhered to within 15 days of the notice, failing which legal action will be initiated. The notice follows the "Guidelines for Environmental Management of Dairy Farms and Gaushalas" issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as per the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order on May 20, 2020. These guidelines categorise dairy farms and 'gaushalas' as "Orange" and "Green" categories ...

AQI at 275: Delhi's air quality deteriorates, commission faces criticism

The Air Quality Early Warning System predicts Delhi's air quality will remain in the 'poor' category for the next two to three days

Delhi's air quality deteriorates amid cold wave; likely to remain 'poor'

Delhi's AQI dipped despite persisting winds of 8-10 kmph on Wednesday evening due to 'cold wave' conditions

Delhi air quality improves a bit; AQI drops to 207, some areas 'moderate'

Improved air quality in Delhi as AQI drops to 207; Lodhi Road, Pusa among areas recording 'moderate' levels