Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:10pm on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Delhi’s AQI hit a severe level of 428, raising concerns about air quality and potential restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 3. While stricter measures were considered, Environment Minister Gopal Rai noted that GRAP-3 restrictions, which include halting construction and limiting certain vehicles, have not yet been enforced due to predicted short-term improvements. GRAP-3 enforces severe pollution controls, including suspension of demolition activities, additional water sprinkling, and potential online classes for primary schools. Officials emphasize cooperation with nearby regions, as 34% of Delhi’s pollution originates from outside the capital.
