Pollution in Delhi is still at a very dangerous level. According to today’s CPCB bulletin, Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI is 493, which is the highest air quality index this season. The AQI is 499 or 500 at 13 of 36 stations in Delhi, including India Gate, Dwarka, Siri Fort, India Gate, Punjabi Bagh, North Campus and Rohini areas of Delhi. The Meteorological Department has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for dense to very dense fog in Delhi tomorrow i.e. November 19. At the same time, a yellow alert has been issued for the next two days.
Office timings changed due to pollution in Delhi
In view of the dangerous level of pollution in Delhi, the timings of government offices have been modified. Now the work will be carried out at the MCD offices from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. While the Delhi government offices will operate from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm We tell you that due to the pollution in Delhi, the decision has been made to open and close offices at different times.
Due to pollution, there is smog in many areas of Delhi. Many flights have been affected due to reduced visibility. In view of the increasing pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented the fourth phase of the modified Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR from 8 am today, 18 November 2024. Furthermore, schools up to grade 9 have been asked to conduct online classes and masks have been made mandatory for children from grades 10 to 12. At the same time, many things have been banned, such as construction work and diesel generators.
Know what the AQI is in which zone at 5 pm
| Area name | ICA |
| Najafgarh | 500 |
| Anand Vihar | 498 |
| Narela | 494 |
| Ashok Vihar | 500 |
| Mundaka | 500 |
| Dilshad Garden | 480 |
| ITO | 421 |
| Patparganj | 499 |
| Nehru Nagar | 500 |
| Lodhi Highway | 491 |
| Dwarka Sector 8 | 500 |
These restrictions have been imposed on Grape-4
1. Truck entry closed in Delhi (except trucks carrying essential goods or providing essential services). However, all LNG/CNG/Electric/BS-VI diesel trucks will be allowed to enter Delhi.
2. Light commercial vehicles (except vehicles used for essential goods or services) registered outside Delhi, other than electric, CNG or BS-VI diesel vehicles, cannot enter Delhi.
3. Strict ban on plying of Medium Goods Vehicles (MGV) and Heavy Duty Vehicles (HGVS) with diesel engine of BS-IV and below registered in Delhi. However, vehicles used for essential goods or services have been exempted from this.
4. Like Grape-3, ban on construction and development activities of public projects like highways, roads, flyovers, flyover bridges, power transmission, oil pipelines, telecommunications, etc.
5. NCR and GNCTD State Governments may decide to suspend physical classes up to Class VI, IX and Class XI and conduct classes in online mode.
6. NCR/GNCTD State Governments may take a decision on allowing public, municipal and private offices to function at 50% capacity and the rest to work from home.
7. A decision may be taken on allowing employees in central government offices to work from home.
8. State governments may consider additional emergency measures. Such as the closure of schools/educational institutions, the closure of non-emergency commercial activities, allowing vehicles to circulate on an even or odd basis according to the registered numbers.
9. Citizens can be appealed to respect the Citizens’ Charter. Assist in the implementation of the GRAP-I, GRAP-II and GRAP-III Citizen Charter to maintain and improve air quality in the area.
10. Children, elderly people suffering from heart and respiratory diseases, people suffering from mental illnesses or those suffering from any chronic illness may be advised to avoid going outside.
