The Commission for Air Quality Management on Monday revoked the Stage 2 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following a dip in pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions.<\/p>\n
Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 186 at 4 pm, significantly below the 300-mark that triggers Stage 2 restrictions.\u00a0According to the India Meteorological Department and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology predict, the Capital’s AQI will likely remain in the moderate to poor category.<\/p>\n
As part of the revocation of the Stage 2 curbs, there will be no ban on the use of coal and firewood in Delhi-NCR, including the use of tandoors at restaurants and hotels. Diesel generators sets are also allowed to be used.<\/p>\n
All construction and demolition sites and industrial units will also be permitted to resume operations.\u00a0Besides, inter-state buses from NCR states are now permitted to enter Delhi.<\/p>\n
Measures such as mechanised sweeping of roads, use of anti-smog guns, and sprinkling water daily will be undertaken to tackle dust with focused attention on identified air pollution hotspots.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Power suppliers need to ensure uninterrupted supply so that the use of diesel generator sets can be minimised.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During winters, the Delhi-NCR region enforces restrictions under GRAP, which categorizes air quality into four stages – Stage I (Poor, AQI 201-300), Stage II (Very Poor, AQI 301-400), Stage III (Severe, AQI 401-450), and Stage IV (Severe Plus, AQI above 450).<\/p>\n
Unfavourable meteorological conditions, combined with vehicle emissions, paddy-straw burning, firecrackers, and other local pollution sources, lead to hazardous air quality levels in Delhi-NCR during winters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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