Delhi-NCR weather updates: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), responsible for strategising air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, said the curbs prescribed under stages I, II would remain in force.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-III of GRAP in Delhi-NCR as AQI levels crossed 350, indicating severe air pollution. Key measures include bans on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles and restrictions on construction and demolition activities.
Delhi weather today: The city is forecast to remain shrouded in dense fog on Sunday with government shelters across the national capital providing relief to those without homes.
Delhi woke up to light rain and dense fog on December 27, reducing visibility and adding to the winter chill. IMD predicted more rain and thunderstorms over the weekend. Despite showers, Delhi’s AQI remains in the ‘very poor’ category, highlighting the ongoing pollution challenges.
Delhi’s December 20, 2024 weather forecast predicted a clear sky with temperatures ranging from 10.05 degrees Celsius to 22.9 degrees Celsius. However, AQI levels have reached a hazardous 500.
With temperatures dropping further, the IMD has warned of a potential cold wave in the coming days, advising residents to take precautions against the harsh weather conditions.
GRAP was activated for the first time in Delhi in October this year when air quality crossed the 300-degree mark. As the city is shrouded in smog, these actions aim to reduce the negative impact of air pollution on public health and the environment.
According to the revised plan, schools up to Class V in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar are mandatorily required to shift to hybrid mode under GRAP Stage III.
The CPCB's AQI report is a big relief for the authorities as they were trying hard to bring down AQI level in the national capital. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that the minimum temperature will drop to 7.0 degrees Celsius with 75 per cent humidity in Delhi on Wednesday.
Due to bad air quality in Delhi-NCR, a different trend has started now. Several five-star hotels here are charging more money from guests even for breathing clean air.
Light rain in Delhi improves air quality, pushing AQI from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ at 273. Know more about AQI trends, CPCB classifications, and forecasts for air quality.
The humidity level in the national capital on Sunday morning was recorded at 89 per cent. The air quality also slipped to the poor category after three days of improvement into the moderate category.
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Saturday marks the third consecutive day when the air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'very poor' category. Among the areas with the highest AQI, Mundka remained the most polluted with 401 (severe category).
Delhi's air quality improves to "very poor" from "severe," prompting schools to adopt a hybrid learning model amid persistent smog and health concerns.
Weather Update Today: The cyclonic circulation is expected to move northwestward, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on November 26 and 27. The depression is also likely to cause heavy rainfall to South Coastal Andhra Pradesh from November 26 to 29.
In its order, the Supreme Court bench said the 13 apex court lawyers, appointed as court commissioners to conduct inspections of implementation of GRAP-4 norms at entry points, would continue to visit areas and submit reports to the court.
The air quality in Delhi deteriorated to severe plus category last Sunday. On Monday, the condition worsened even more leading to the implementation of Stage 4 restrictions under GRAP. During the week, air quality improved on Thursday and Friday but worsened again on Saturday.
The schools were extended till November 25 in Gurugram and Faridabad, as per the orders issued by respective district administrations. The decision was taken considering the alarming air pollution level in districts.
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