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Delhi’s air has reached its worst level this season. For the first time this season, people of Delhi are breathing the most poisonous air. The average AQI at 6 am on Monday was 481 and everywhere else it is in the “severe plus” range (450+). In the morning, most parts of NCR were seen wrapped in fog.
Decisions like 50 percent attendance in offices and other emergency measures can be taken.
Pollution has reached dangerous levels not only in Delhi but also in NCR areas. While the average AQI in Delhi was 481, the average AQI in Noida was 384, Ghaziabad was 400, Gurugram was 446 and Faridabad was 320. Last night, Delhi’s average AQI reached 475 and almost all important places had AQI levels above 400. In view of the situation, the Meteorological Department has also declared Orange Alert for today and GRAP-IV rules have been implemented. , The government can take decisions like odd-even, complete closure of offline classes, 50 percent attendance in offices and other emergency measures.
flight delayed at airport
Visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) was 150 meters at 6 am. Some flights have been delayed by 30 minutes to an hour due to fog. There is no news of any flight cancellation yet. Airport authorities have advised passengers to check flight timings with operators.
GRAP-4 is coming into effect from today
The fourth phase of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is being implemented in Delhi from today. In view of the ever increasing pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken this decision.
These restrictions will be –
After the implementation of GRAP-IV, entry of trucks from other states except CNG and electric trucks and trucks carrying essential commodities will be stopped in Delhi. Entry of light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi is also prohibited. Under GRAP-IV, diesel-powered medium goods vehicles (MGVs) and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with BS-IV and below standards have been banned.