Grape-3 implemented in Delhi-NCR.
In view of the increasing level of pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has implemented Grape-3. There has been fog in the sky in Delhi-NCR for the last two days. Visibility has been greatly reduced due to fog. People don’t leave home without wearing a mask. Due to sudden haze, people face problems like cough and eye irritation. Currently, doctors here face long queues of patients.
In view of the “serious” pollution situation, the Central Pollution Control Board has implemented Grape-3 in Delhi-NCR. After this many things have been prohibited. These restrictions will remain in effect from 8 am on November 15 until further notice. Please let us know what things will be banned after the implementation of GRP-3.
No new construction and demolition work will be possible in Delhi-NCR. Like drilling and drilling work, piling work and work with open trench systems will be prohibited. Work on sewer pipes, drainage and electrical cables has also been prohibited. Brick kilns will also remain closed. RMC batching plant, large welding jobs and gas cutting jobs will also not be possible.
What will be banned in GRAP-3?
- New construction and demolition will be stopped in Delhi-NCR.
- There will be a ban on non-electric, CNG and diesel BS-VI interstate buses.
- Online classes can be conducted for children of government primary schools (up to grade 5) of Delhi.
- Water irrigation will be carried out faster on major roads in the capital Delhi.
- Vehicles will not ply on the unpaved roads of Delhi-NCR and there will be no transportation of debris.
- Brick kilns operating in Delhi-NCR will also be closed.
- Apart from Delhi, there will be a ban on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles in Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida/Greater Noida).
- All stone crushing areas will remain closed in Delhi-NCR. There will be a ban on all mining-related activities.
What is grape-3?
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a set of measures designed to address worsening air pollution levels in Delhi and NCR. GRAP Phase 3 is activated when the air quality index (AQI) reaches ‘severe’ levels, imposing restrictions on construction, demolition and public activities to reduce pollution.
AQI was 428 in Delhi today
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) at 9 am on Thursday was 428, which falls in the severe category. According to the data, 30.34 per cent of the pollution in Delhi is attributed to local sources in Delhi, while 34.97 per cent of the pollution is attributed to the surrounding NCR and areas outside the NCR.
Environment Minister Gopal Rai said there has been a change in weather patterns in the last two days. Between next Friday and Saturday, wind speeds are expected to increase, reaching between six and 12 kilometers per hour, which will help reduce pollution levels.
Pollution level increased in Delhi
According to Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai, Delhi’s air quality crossed the ‘severe’ level on Wednesday. Light winds and low temperatures made the situation worse. The meteorological service forecasts foresee a temporary improvement.
Four phases have been divided to measure air quality in Delhi-NCR. Phase 1 for ‘poor’ air quality index (AQI) between 201 and 300, Phase 2 for ‘very poor’ AQI 301-400, Phase 3 for ‘severe’ AQI 401-450 and Phase 4. ‘Very severe’ is for the ICA (more than 450).
