AMN / NEW DELHI
Amid deteriorating air quality GRAP Stage 4 in the entire Delhi-NCR region has been imposed with immediate effect amid worsening air pollution. The Air quality has hit Severe+’ (Delhi AQI > 450). CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR in addition to the actions under Stages I, II and III of the extant GRAP already in force in the region.
The decision was taken after the Air Quality Index in the city crossed the severe category mark this morning. This is in addition to the actions under Stages I and II of extant GRAP already in-force in the region.
The restrictions include a complete ban on non-essential construction and demolition activities including earthwork, piling, trenching, and Road construction activities and major repairs. Furthermore, BS-4 diesel operated Light Commercial Vehicles registered outside Delhi are not allowed to enter the capital except those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services.
Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality and in an effort to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to invoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-IV of the extant GRAP – ‘Severe+’ Air Quality (DELHI AQI > 450), with immediate effect, in the entire NCR. AQI (Air Quality Index) was around 488 in Anand Vihar, categorised as ‘Severe’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).