7 months ago
Delhi-NCR Imposes Stage-III GRAP Measures Amid Severe Air Quality
Delhi's air quality is getting worse, and the government has decided to take stronger steps to control pollution.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach a very bad level, so they are starting new rules to help.
These rules include stricter controls on pollution sources and better monitoring.
The government is asking everyone to follow these rules to make the air cleaner.
They will keep watching the air quality and make more decisions if needed.
People are asked to help by following the advice given to reduce pollution.
Dense fog is also causing problems, like delays in flights and traffic.
The weather is very cold, but it is expected to get a little warmer soon.
Delhi's AQI rose from 343 on January 15 to 354 on January 16, with forecasts predicting it to reach the 'Severe' category (401-450).
The CAQM invoked Stage-III GRAP measures across the entire NCR to prevent further deterioration of air quality.
Stage-III measures include stricter controls on pollution sources, enhanced monitoring, and intensified enforcement.
These measures are in addition to the existing Stage-I and Stage-II GRAP actions already in force.
Authorities have been directed to ensure strict compliance with GRAP norms and take swift action against violators.
- Who
- Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and NCR Pollution Control Boards
- What
- Invocation of Stage-III GRAP measures due to worsening air quality
- Where
- Entire National Capital Region (NCR)
- When
- Immediate effect from January 16
- Why
- To prevent further deterioration of air quality and address forecasted severe conditions
Environmental Advocates
Industrial and Construction Sectors
Implementation of GRAP Measures
Environmental Advocates
Environmental advocates support the strict implementation of GRAP measures to improve air quality and protect public health.
Industrial and Construction Sectors
Industrial and construction sectors argue that the measures impose significant operational challenges and economic burdens.
Key facts
- AQI on January 15
- 343
- AQI on January 16
- 354
- Forecasted AQI Range
- 401-450
- GRAP Stage Invoked
- Stage-III
- Regions Affected
- Entire National Capital Region (NCR)
- Agencies Involved
- CAQM, IMD, IITM, NCR Pollution Control Boards
- Key Factors
- Slow wind speeds, stable atmosphere, poor pollutant dispersion
- Additional Measures
- Stricter controls, enhanced monitoring, intensified enforcement
- AQI at ITO on January 17
- 402
- AQI at Anand Vihar on January 17
- 442
- Minimum Temperature on January 17
- 7 degrees Celsius
- Daytime Temperature Range
- 20-25 degrees Celsius
- Night Temperature Forecast
- 8-10 degrees Celsius starting January 18
Timeline
Monsoon's end in Delhi-NCR stalls air quality improvement.
Pollution surges, AQI hits severe levels.
Government clamps down with stricter measures.
AQI soars to 276, triggering tougher controls.
Delhi-NCR tightens pollution fight as air worsens.
Quotes
Senior official of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
A senior official of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
“Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality and relevant factors and in an effort to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP unanimously decides to invoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-IV of extant GRAP 'Severe+' Air Quality (DELHI AQI > 450), with immediate effect, in the entire NCR, as a proactive measure.”
m.rediff.com
“The AQI of Delhi, which was recorded as 400 on Saturday at 4 PM, exhibited a sharp increasing trend and has been recorded at 428 at 8 PM owing to a western disturbance, highly unfavourable weather and meteorological conditions, and lack of dispersal of pollutants.”
m.rediff.com
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