Why have Delhi authorities not imposed GRAP 3 yet despite toxic smog? AQI nears 400 in national capital
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An early morning view of Red Fort amid smog as the air quality index (AQI) level remains in 'Very poor' category, in New Delhi on Saturday. Photograph: (ANI)
Despite the alarming toxic smog blanketing Delhi, the authorities are avoiding imposing Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), a set of restrictions that may help improve the air quality.
Delhi woke up to another hazy morning on Sunday (Nov 9) as the air quality in the national capital remained in the “very poor” category, with several areas slipping into the “severe” category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at many parts of the city neared 400, with a 24-hour average AQI recording at 361 on Saturday (Nov 8). Despite the alarming toxic smog blanketing Delhi, the authorities are avoiding imposing Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), a set of restrictions that may help improve the air quality.
Under Stage 3 of GRAP, construction activities are not allowed, entry of diesel trucks is banned, and other emergency measures are taken as part of an effort to improve the air quality. Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said that these restrictions have not been imposed yet because the city’s overall air quality in the month of November has remained relatively better than last year’s.
“Out of the last seven days, six have recorded better air quality than the corresponding days last year. This has been possible because of timely and coordinated action across departments,” an official told news agency PTI.
Authorities said that anti-smog operations, dust control, road cleaning, and strict checks on vehicles and industries have contributed to improving air quality, delaying the need for stricter measures in the national capital.
Delhi’s air quality continues to deteriorate
Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi has continued to worsen as the residents struggle to breathe in the toxic smog, with several areas recording an AQI above 400, including Wazirpur (435), Burari (430), Nehru Nagar (426), Vivek Vihar (424), ITO (420), and Alipur (415).
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