Severe air pollution in Delhi.. Stage-3 restrictions come into effect
Air pollution in the national capital Delhi is ringing alarm bells. The air quality is deteriorating day by day. Air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region was recorded at hazardous levels on Saturday morning. AQI levels were recorded above 400 at 18 monitoring stations. Authorities have been alerted in the wake of severe air pollution. Restrictions have been imposed in the capital city.
In the wake of severe air pollution, officials said on Saturday that GRAP Stage III Curbs Imposed are being implemented in the Delhi-NCR region. A ban has been imposed on unnecessary construction, demolition work, night crushing and mining activities. Moreover, old diesel-powered vehicles are not allowed to enter Delhi. On the other hand, the government has also made a key appeal to educational institutions. It has suggested adopting a hybrid method. It has suggested conducting online classes for children up to class five. It has suggested that offices in Delhi-NCR should work with only 50 percent staff.
Delhi in the grip of pollution
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, AQI levels were recorded above 400 at 18 monitoring stations in the Delhi-NCR region on Saturday morning. The overall AQI in Delhi was recorded at 387 today. The highest AQI levels were recorded in Wazirpur at 443. After that, AQI levels were recorded at 439 in Jahangirpuri, 437 in Vivek Vihar, 434 each in Rohini and Anand Vihar areas, 431 in Ashok Vihar, 427 each in Sonia Vihar and DTU, 425 in Narela, 424 in Bawana area, 421 in Nehru Nagar, 419 in Patparganj, 417 in ITO, 416 in Punjabi Bagh, 415 in Mundka area, 413 at Burari Crossing, 412 in Chandni Chowk area, and 401 in Delhi University North Campus area. Air pollution is also at hazardous levels in the NCR region. AQI levels were recorded at 422 in Ghaziabad and Noida.
The fog has settled..
In addition to air pollution, dense fog has blanketed many parts of the city. This has reduced visibility. Due to this, Delhi Airport has issued a key advisory to passengers. It said that despite the reduced visibility, flight operations are normal. It advised passengers to check their flight status regularly. On the other hand, dense fog has formed across North India for the first time in the season. Foggy conditions have also occurred in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. Visibility was recorded less than 50 meters in UP and Punjab. Due to this, the locals are facing serious conditions. Especially children, elderly people and those suffering from respiratory diseases are suffering from health problems.
Air quality between zero and 50 is considered good. 51 to 100 is considered satisfactory, 101 to 200 is considered moderate, 201 to 300 is considered poor, 301 to 400 is considered very poor, and 401 to 500 is considered hazardous.
