It becomes difficult to breathe again in Delhi, your vehicle may also be banned

News India Live, Digital Desk: The air has once again become poisonous for the people living in Delhi and its surrounding areas. With the onset of winter, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached the ‘Very Poor’ category, forcing the government to take strict measures. For the common people, this simply means that now they will have to be prepared to face some restrictions.

What is GRAP-2 and how will it affect you?

In view of the increasing pollution, the second phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-2) has been implemented with immediate effect in Delhi-NCR. Under this, many types of restrictions are imposed so that the air can be prevented from getting worse.

The biggest question: Will your car be banned?

After the implementation of GRAP-2, the danger has increased that private vehicles running on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel may be banned on the roads of Delhi. Although this order has not been issued yet, but if the air quality deteriorates further, the government can take this big decision. This means that if you have an old petrol or diesel car, you may not be able to take it out on the road for a few days.

Will rain be made from the sky to fight pollution?

When the measures taken at the ground level seem to be proving inadequate, the government is now also considering the possibility of ‘cloud seeding’ i.e. artificial rain. This is a technique in which some chemicals are sprayed on the clouds through planes so that they cause rain. Due to rain, the pollutant particles dissolved in the air come to the ground and the air becomes clean for some time. Although this is an expensive and complex solution, the Delhi government is considering it as an option.

What restrictions are in place at present?

• The use of coal and tandoor has been stopped in hotels, restaurants and dhabas.
• There is a ban on running diesel generators except for essential services.
• Mechanized cleaning of roads and water sprinkling is being increased.
• Parking fees can be increased so that people use their vehicles less.

It is clear that the coming days may be difficult for the people of Delhi-NCR. The government is trying its best, but unless there is a permanent ban on the root causes of pollution, such as stubble burning and industrial emissions, the people of Delhi will have to face similar restrictions every year.