GRAP-4 restrictions lifted in Delhi…
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- GRAP-4 restrictions lifted in Delhi
- AQI in Delhi has increased from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ category
- Delhi schools will start ‘offline’ classes from November 20
New Delhi:
Delhi has seen some improvement in air pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has come down to the ‘poor’ category from ‘very bad’. This is certainly a matter of some relief for the people of Delhi. Pollution monitoring agencies said air quality in Delhi improved further on Sunday due to favorable atmospheric conditions, mainly wind direction and speed.
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Delhi-NCR’s air quality is expected to continue to improve
Average AQI in Delhi was 290 at 7 am. While in Delhi AQI was recorded at 319 on Saturday, 405 on Friday and 419 on Thursday. Neighboring Ghaziabad (275), Gurugram (242), Greater Noida (232), Noida (252) and Faridabad (318) also reported very poor air quality. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, between 51 and 100 satisfactory, between 101 and 200 moderate, between 201 and 300 poor, between 301 and 400 very poor, between 401 and 450 severe and between 450 severe. is coming. It is believed that.
Delhiites breathed a sigh of relief
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Area, a statutory body responsible for formulating strategies to tackle pollution in the region, has asked Delhi and NCR states to cancel all emergency measures. According to the recent CAQM order, all medium and heavy goods vehicles were banned under Phase IV of GRAP for vehicles not involved in essential services in the capital, but now this ban has been lifted.
GRAP-4 restrictions lifted
All government-aided schools and private schools in Delhi will start ‘offline’ classes from November 20 as restrictions have been lifted in the fourth phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The decision was taken as the Air Quality Index (AQI) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) did not show any indication of rapid deterioration of AQI in Delhi in the near future, said a circular from the Director of Education. gone As per the circular, classes for all students from pre-school to class 12 will resume from November 20. Schools are closed in Delhi and winter vacation was declared on November 8 amid rising pollution and health concerns in the city.
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