Delhi Pollution (PTI)
Delhi’s air quality got worse on Saturday. Affected by this, the air quality in many areas has reached the “severe” level. To tackle air pollution, the Delhi government has implemented the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The focus is now on anti-pollution measures, with a fine of Rs 585 crore and anti-pollution actions being taken on Saturday on the first day.
At 4 p.m., the capital’s 24-hour air quality index (AQI) was 417. This is the worst-case scenario for the country, with Friday’s AQI level at 396.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said the air in the ‘severe’ category is quite harmful and poses a health risk to healthy people. As a result, people’s health is severely affected.
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Delhi air quality reaches severe level
Data released by the Central Pollution Control Board shows that among the 39 monitoring stations in Delhi, except Sri Aurobindo Marg, the air quality at all other monitoring stations is in the severe category, with AQI levels above 400.
After Delhi, Haryana’s air quality remains poor. Jind’s air quality was 394, while neighboring Bahadurgarh ranked third with 388.
Let us tell you that an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered “good”. there itself, An air quality of 51 to 100 is considered “satisfactory,” an AQI of 101 to 200 is “moderate,” an AQI of 201 to 300 is considered “poor,” and an AQI of 301 to 400 is “very poor,” AQI An AQI of 401 to 450 is considered “poor” and an AQI above 450 is considered “severe+”.
Delhi government’s action on pollution
On Friday, Phase 3 of GRAP implemented a number of restrictions. The authorities have started taking action against those who violate the regulations. The traffic department, traffic police and other departments are taking action against the violators.
The Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued around 550 tickets for violating the ban on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles. Under GRAP phase three, the police imposed fines of over Rs 10 million on the first day of the ban. Let us tell you that violation of GRAP rules attracts a fine of Rs 20,000. Diesel and petrol interstate buses (except BS VI diesel) from NCR cities to Delhi are banned.
Fines for those who don’t follow the rules
Police also took action against vehicles without Pollution Control Certificate (PUCC). The police on Friday imposed fines totaling Rs 48.5 lakh on 4,855 vehicles for violating pollution norms. Let us tell you that there is a penalty of Rs 10,000 for those who do not have PUC certificate. These seizures are imposed by the courts. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited the Kashmir Gate interstate bus terminal on Saturday. He alleged that the neighboring state ruled by the BJP was sending BS-4 diesel buses despite the ban, exacerbating air pollution in the national capital.
