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Pollution has started increasing in Delhi-NCR. Due to this, the air quality in Delhi once again reached the poor category after 11 days on Sunday. On Monday too, the air quality remained in the poor category in Delhi as well as NCR cities. According to SAFAR India, the Air Quality Index is likely to remain at the lower level in the poor category for the next three days due to low wind speed.

AQI beyond 200 in Delhi and 300 in Gurugram

The level of air pollution has increased in Gurugram for two days. Now the morning air was no longer breathable. For two days, the level of air pollution PM 2.5 is being recorded more than normal. The PM 2.5 level was recorded at 305 around 8 am on Monday, while the PM 2.5 level was recorded at 307 on Sunday. Whenever the level of PM 2.5 is recorded more than 50 then it is considered injurious to health. This air is especially harmful for asthma patients. It is the advice of doctors that those who have a complaint of asthma disease should not go for a walk in the morning.

Instructions to the states to be strict

In view of this, the sub-committee of the Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) reviewed the provisions made to reduce pollution. Along with this, the commission has directed the concerned agencies and the pollution control boards of the states to strictly implement the rules of the first phase of GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) implemented in Delhi NCR.

The first phase of GRAP is applicable from October 5

According to the report released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 4 pm, the air index of Delhi was recorded at 232, which is in the poor category. Earlier on October 5, the air quality in Delhi had reached the poor category. Then the Air Quality Index was recorded at 211. In view of this, on October 5, the Commission had implemented a 24-point action plan under the first phase of GRAP in Delhi NCR. After this the air was cleared due to change of weather and rain.

AQI running above 200

The air quality remained in the moderate category for the last few days but Delhi's air index crossed 200 on Sunday. The Air Index of Faridabad was also recorded at 229, that of Ghaziabad was 286, that of Greater Noida was 258, that of Gurugram was 231 and that of Noida was 258.

There were more than 280 incidents of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana.

A member of the sub-committee of the Air Quality Management Commission said that due to low wind speed in the morning and evening, the dust particles are not able to rise in the atmosphere. Because of this, the air quality has deteriorated due to the formation of a layer of dust particles at low altitudes in the atmosphere. Apart from this, more than 280 incidents of stubble burning have been registered in Punjab and Haryana. More than 200 incidents of stubble burning have been reported in Punjab and 80 incidents in Haryana. This stubble smoke also accounts for about two percent of Delhi's pollution, but pollution has increased mostly due to local reasons.

Need to expedite implementation of Grape

The Commission says that due to the worsening of air quality again, the implementation of the rules of the first phase of Grape in Delhi NCR and action will have to be accelerated, so the Central Government, Delhi Government and the agencies of the State Governments related to NCR are directed to expedite the action. Have given. At the same time, he has appealed to the people to help the government agencies in the prevention of pollution.

Arrangements should also be made for dust not to spread in the atmosphere.

Under the 24-point action plan in the first phase of GRAP, construction and demolition work on plots of 500 square meters and above, which have not been registered on the portal of the respective state government of NCR, is prohibited. It is necessary to take measures to prevent air and noise pollution at construction and demolition sites. Under this, it is necessary to cover construction sites and construction materials, so that dust does not spread in the atmosphere.

ban on various activities

The use of diesel generator sets is prohibited in the rooms of the main source of electricity. Apart from this, regular cleaning of roads, water sprinkling and regular garbage collection is essential. Also, there is a ban on burning of garbage and organic residues in open space.

The commission has issued 68 instructions so far

The Air Quality Management Commission has so far issued 68 instructions to the state governments and concerned agencies for the prevention of pollution. Apart from this, warnings have been issued seven times. Still, the agencies concerned are not able to strictly enforce the rules.

Air quality in the dangerous category in the evening in Anand Vihar

The air index reached 425 in Anand Vihar at 6 pm. Due to this, the air quality remained in the health-hazardous category in the evening. Due to this, the maximum level of PM-2.5 reached 380 micrograms per cubic meter in the vicinity of Anand Vihar, which is six and a half times higher than the accepted normal level. At the same time, the level of PM-10 also reached 500 micrograms per cubic meter, which is five times higher than normal. The air index at Shadipur was recorded at 312 in the evening. The air quality there remained in the very poor category during this period.

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