Delhi Pollution: Currently the situation of the population in the country’s capital is miserable. The situation is such that people are forced to remain confined to their homes. In view of the deteriorating air conditions in Delhi, Stage 4 of the GRAP was implemented. Many restrictions have been imposed under this. Trucks have been banned from entering Delhi, except those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services and all CNG or electric trucks. Apart from this, schools will remain closed for all classes except 10th and 12th.
You will not be allowed to enter Delhi.
Additionally, light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi, other than CNG or BS-VI diesel vehicles, will not be allowed to enter Delhi, except those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services. There will also be a ban on plying of registered diesel vehicles and medium and heavy goods vehicles (MGVS and HGVS) in Delhi.
Temporary prohibition of construction activities.
According to the order, there will be a temporary ban on all construction activities, including highways, roads, flyovers and other public projects.
AQI level just below 500
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued the order after Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the ‘severe’ category. The overall AQI of Delhi was recorded at 484. In such a situation, AQI in Delhi is clearly on the verge of touching the figure of 500. In many areas the AQI level is slightly below 500. The maximum AQI level was recorded in Dwarka 500, India Gate AQI 497, Bawana 495. Visibility has become extremely low due to both smog generated by pollution and cold fog.
Employees should work from home.
Apart from this, CAQM has suggested conducting online classes for students of classes 6 to 9 and 11. It also recommended that offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) function at 50 per cent capacity, while the rest of employees work from home.
Environment Minister Gopal Rai to hold meeting
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with concerned departments on Monday (November 18) at 12 noon at the Delhi Secretariat on strict compliance with GRAP-IV rules. At the meeting the GRAP 4 rules and the penalty criteria for violations will be decided. In addition, a press conference will be held at 1:00 p.m.
