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Special vigil will be kept on road dust, garbage burning, and vehicular emissions.
The commission has directed relevant departments to expedite pollution control measures.
GRAP-1 Implemented Across Delhi-NCR as AQI Hits 230
CAQM has implemented GRAP-1 across Delhi-NCR after the AQI dropped to the poor category, enforcing various restrictions to curb air pollution.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Delhi's AQI was recorded at around 230, falling into the poor category.
- Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced GRAP-1 across Delhi-NCR.
- Focus on mechanized road sweeping, water sprinkling, and debris removal.
- Strict ban on open burning of garbage and leaves, violators face action.
Delhi | With worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, strict measures have commenced to curb pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implemented GRAP-1 across Delhi-NCR after the Air Quality Index dropped to the poor category.
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Delhi Air Quality and AQI Levels
Delhi's AQI was recorded at around 230 on Wednesday, categorized as poor.
Steps are underway to mitigate rising pollution as air quality deteriorates.
AQI indicates how clean or polluted the surrounding air is.
When the index ranges between 201 and 300, air quality is categorized as poor.
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Health Concerns
Prolonged exposure to such air can cause health problems for many individuals.
Children, the elderly, and people with breathing ailments may experience difficulties.
What Changes with GRAP-1?
GRAP-1 is the initial stage of measures enforced to counter air pollution.
Its implementation introduces multiple operational and civic guidelines.
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- Emphasis is placed on mechanized sweeping of roads.
- Sprinkling of water on roads will be carried out as required.
- Strict instructions exist to clear roadside dust and construction debris.
- Compliance with dust control rules is mandatory at construction sites.
Ban on Waste Burning
A strict ban will be enforced against open burning of garbage and dry leaves.
Concerned authorities have been directed to strictly monitor compliance.
Penal action can be initiated against those violating these directives.
Monitoring of emissions from moving vehicles will also be intensified.
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