GRAP-II Invoked In Delhi-NCR Ahead Of Diwali; AQI Deteriorates To ‘Very Poor’

Delhi NCR Under GRAP II As AQI Deteriorates. Image Source: AI Generated

As Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 300 mark and entered the ‘very poor’ category, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-II across Delhi-NCR on Monday, November 02. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI stood at 327 today.

It was after taking stock of the worsening air quality situation and the air quality forecast provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and IITM that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on GRAP decided to invoke Stage II.

The GRAP-II imposition came the day ahead of Diwali, which will be celebrated on Sunday, November 08.

According to the forecast provided by IMD and IITM, Delhi’s overall air quality is likely to remain in the ‘Very Poor’ category over the coming days. The CAQM, in its press release, has directed all concerned agencies to implement measures under Stage II of GRAP in earnest, in addition to the Stage I measures already in force.

Pollution Control Boards (PCBs) of NCR states and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) have also been advised to ensure strict implementation…

Original source: https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi