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News India Live, Digital Desk: If you live in Delhi-NCR, then when you woke up this morning, you might not have seen a clear view outside the window. The blanket of smog has become so thick that even breathing is becoming difficult. And why not, when the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crosses the dangerous level of 450, then there is bound to be concern.
The situation has become so bad that now the administration is forced to GRAP-4 (Graded Response Action Plan) Strict rules have to be implemented. If understood in simple language, this is the ’emergency button’ to fight pollution which has now been pressed.
So what is going to change now?
First of all let’s talk about roads. There has been a ban on big trucks coming from outside Delhi (Truck Ban in Delhi). Only those trucks will be allowed entry which are either carrying essential goods (like milk, vegetables, medicines) or which run on CNG and electric. That is, if heavy vehicles are diesel, they will be stopped at the border itself.
What is there for working people and students?
This question is in everyone’s mind whether we will have to go to office? In view of this dire form of pollution, Work From Home (WFH) The discussion has intensified again. The government has advised that 50% of the employees in government and private offices should be allowed to work from home so that there are less vehicles on the roads.
At the same time, children’s health is most delicate. Therefore, in many places physical classes are being stopped and emphasis is being given to online studies. If you also have school going children at home, then do not forget to check the school notice board.
Complete break on construction
If you are building your house or were thinking of any repair, then it will have to be postponed for a few days. There is a complete ban on construction and demolition (Construction Ban) in GRAP-4. Neither the brick will join nor the wall will break – because the dust flying from it acts as fuel for the fire. Even roads, flyovers and power transmission projects may be affected.
What should you do?
The government is imposing restrictions on its part—water is being sprinkled on the roads, old diesel vehicles (BS-3 and BS-4) are being impounded. But, as a common citizen, now you will also have to be careful. If it is not absolutely necessary, avoid leaving the house. If you have to go out, definitely wear a mask, because this air is not just mist, but a slow poison which is harming the lungs.
Overall, the coming few days are going to be one of restraint and caution for the people of Delhi.
