Delhi AQI Worsens: Delhi Govt Enforces GRAP-II Measures to Combat Air Pollution

New Delhi: The national capital has been witnessing extremely polluted air and the Air Quality Index (AQI) has been in the ‘severe category’ with a reading over 400. To control the pollution and its hazardous and life-threatening effects on the locals, the government of Delhi has ensured enforcement of GRAP-II measures.Delhi Govt Enforces GRAP-II Measures Amid Deteriorating AQIThe Delhi government will ensure strict enforcement of pollution control measures under the Graded Response Action Plan Stage 2 to combat deteriorating air quality in the city, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Thursday.The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Thursday morning was in the 'severe' category with a reading of 428 at 9 am. The AQI on Wednesday was reported as the worst in the country, plunging into the 'severe' category for the first time this season.Environment Minister Gopal Rai Issues StatementDuring a press briefing, Rai attributed the worsening conditions to a combination of calm winds and a drop in temperature. He also said that GRAP III would not be imposed yet as the situation is expected to improve from tomorrow.Citing studies, Rai said contributions from surrounding areas play a significant role in Delhi's pollution levels, with 30 per cent of the pollution originating from local sources and 34 per cent coming from the national capital region.Rai assured that the Delhi government will strictly implement measures under GRAP 2 to prevent the air quality from deteriorating further. "We will strengthen all ongoing campaigns and actions to mitigate pollution," Rai stated.He also mentioned that the government would review all current action plans and campaigns and enhance enforcement efforts to prevent pollution levels from reaching emergency thresholds. (Inputs from PTI)

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Delhi AQI Worsens: Delhi Govt Enforces GRAP-II Measures to Combat Air Pollution

As the air quality in Delhi worsens and the AQI slips into 'severe category', the government of Delhi has assured enforcement of Grap-II measures.

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