Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Delhi Pollution: CAQM Revokes Actions Under GRAP-III, To Intensify Actions Under Stages I And II


(MENAFN- Live Mint) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked actions under Graded

Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III in the national capital, and are instead focussing on intensifying their actions under Stage-I and II.

In the order released by CAQM, it states that "The AQI of Delhi has been improvirug since last 3 days and has been

recorded 327 today. Further, the forecast by IMD/ IITM predlicts the AQl to remain in very poor category in coming days."

It was after this consideration that the sub-committee decided on revoking the 11 November order which invoked actions under Stage-III (which is done when the air quality is 'Severe').

GRAP III restrictions that include 50% work from home and hybrid school classes have been lifted, Delhi minister Manjinder Sirsa has also announced in this regard.

How was the air quality in Delhi on Wednesday?

A layer of haze engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 337 at 7 am. AQI around the India Gate was recorded at 358, while AQI near Ghazipur area stood at 363, as per ANI.

This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates.

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