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Video | GRAP Stages III & IV Revised, Stricter Measures Enforced In Delhi NCR

New Delhi introducing stricter measures to address escalating air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). According to the revisions, it will now be mandatory for NCR states to discontinue physical classes up to Class V under GRAP Stage III and up to Class XII under GRAP Stage IV. This marks a significant policy shift, removing the discretionary power previously held by state governments.Source link
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Clearing the air on Delhi’s pollution crisis

A bird flies through a thick layer of smog in New Delhi on November 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Since 1984, when M.C. Mehta filed a public interest litigation petition, there has been a flurry of activity to combat air pollution beginning in October and then a long lull. A lot has been achieved, but the growing economy and population have outpaced these measures. This is not unique to Delhi. Los Angeles established its air pollution control programme in 1947 and currently remains among the worst in the U.S., both for PM 2.5 and ozone. The lesson is that urban toxicity is a ‘wicked problem’ where the problem itself is debated and requires long-term measures.The National Green Tribunal (NGT) began the process o...
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What is cloud seeding? A proposed solution to Delhi’s severe air pollution crisis | – Times of India

As Delhi faces an escalating air pollution crisis, the idea of cloud seeding, or artificial rain, has been proposed as a potential short-term solution to improve the city's hazardous air quality. The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi has remained in the "severe plus" category for several days, with AQI readings consistently surpassing 450, signalling extreme pollution levels.In response to this, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called on the Central government for assistance, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate the use of cloud seeding to help mitigate the growing pollution problem. The Delhi government has been exploring cloud seeding as a possible method to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution.What is cloud seeding or artificial rain?Cloud seeding is a weather...
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Delhi’s AQI Sees Slight Improvement Amid Anti-Pollution Curbs, Air Remains Toxic

The air quality index in Delhi on Wednesday dropped to 424 from 488 at 9 am the previous day, but the air remained hazardous. On Monday, Delhi recorded its second-worst air quality since 2015 and the air quality index at the same time was recorded at 484. The government implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) the same day. Amid a blame game between the ruling AAP and BJP, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged the Centre to convene an emergency meeting to deal with the situation and approve inducing artificial rain over the national capital. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Monday's reading was the second-worst air quality recorded since AQI tracking began in 2015. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good,’ 51-100 ‘satisfactory,’ 101-200 ‘mode...
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Gurugram DC orders school closures for classes up to 12th due to rising pollution levels: Check details here – Times of India

Amidst 'severe plus' air pollution levels choking Delhi, schools in the capital and NCR cities like Noida, Faridabad, and Haryana have switched to online classes. The Supreme Court on Monday directed Delhi and neighboring states, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab to immediately enforce Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).The directives include shutting schools, implementing remote work for employees, and suspending industrial operations. These measures will remain in effect until further notice, irrespective of whether the Air Quality Index (AQI) drops below the critical threshold of 401.In response to worsening pollution levels, the Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram has directed the closure of all schools up to Class 12th. Physical classes have been suspended, and...
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Delhi air pollution crisis discussed at COP29 sidelines | India News – Times of India

BAKU: The air pollution crisis in Delhi was discussed here on the sidelines of UN climate talks COP29 on Monday, with experts from the global health community urging India to chart a future that is not dependent on fossil fuels. They also called for reforms to ensure climate policies prioritise people, not polluters, by transitioning towards renewable energy and strengthening public transport infrastructure in cities.In the context of vehicular pollution and emissions from coal-based power plants that pollute cities round-the-year, they underlined that there is broad consensus among health communities on the need to phase out fossil fuels sooner than later, redirect health-harming subsidies from the sector, and apply some of the lessons learnt from tobacco control to check fossil fuels use...
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Video | Delhi Air Pollution: दमघोंटू हवा से दिल्ली बनी Danger Zone,अलग-अलग जगहों से देखिए प्रदूषण का हाल

 दिल्ली आज सुबह से सुरमई उजाले से घिरी रही, कई जगह एक्यूआई 900 के पार गया. शाम 5 बजे के आसपास ये अक्षरधाम पर 800 पार था. अमूमन पांच सौ के आसपास ये एक्यूआई रहा इसका सीधा मतलब है- हम ज़हरीली हवा में सांस ले रहे हैं. इस हवा में सांस लेना दिन में 50 सिगरेट तक पीने के बराबर है. यानी दिल्ली डेंजर ज़ोन में बदल चुकी है. इस डेंजर ज़ोन का क्या माहौल है- अगले आधे घंटे में अलग-अलग जगहों से बता रहे हैं हमारे सहयोगी। Source link...
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Delhi Pollution: LG VK Saxena Orders Staggered Office Timings For Govt, MCD Employees Until Feb

Delhi's Lieutenant-Governor, VK Saxena, on Monday issued an order directing the implementation of staggered office timings as part of measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat severe air pollution during the winter months. The new timings will be effective until 28th February 2025 and will apply to all offices under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). According to the order, offices under the MCD will operate from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, while offices under GNCTD will function from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The official statement released on November 18 read, "In view of the severe air pollution levels in Delhi during the winter months, and as part of the measures under the Graded Response Action Plan ...
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10 ways to make your home pollution-proof

Wear sunglassesThe pollution can also harm your eyes, so make sure to wear sunglasses to protect them from the pollutants in the air. Air pollution can be significantly harmful to your eyes, causing severe eye-related problems, itching, redness, and more.Source link
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Delhi: 15 Flights Diverted, Over 100 Delayed At IGI Airport Amid Smog-Induced Poor Visibility

Delhi Smog: A total of 15 flights were diverted, and over 100 others were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday, as poor visibility caused by bad weather conditions severely impacted flight operations, according to an official. The national capital is also grappling with high pollution levels, exacerbating the situation. Of the 15 diverted flights, 13 were rerouted to Jaipur, while one each was redirected to Dehradun and Lucknow. These diversions took place between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm, news agency PTI reported. The official noted that some pilots were not trained for CAT III operations, which are necessary for flying in extremely low visibility conditions. CAT III-trained pilots are authorised to take off or land aircraft in such conditions. In addition to the di...
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What Are Different Stages of GRAP, Enforced In Delhi To Curb Pollution

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a set of guidelines and measures implemented to combat air pollution in Delhi and its surrounding areas. The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) notified the plan in 2017 and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is responsible for implementing it. The panel has implemented restrictions in Delhi-NCR under GRAP stage 4 after the daily average AQI clocked 441 on Sunday. By 7 pm, Delhi recorded an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 457, placing it in the 'severe plus' category. The GRAP for Delhi-NCR is divided into four stages of air quality — Stage 1 for "poor" Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging between 201 and 300, Stage 2 for "very poor" AQI of 301-400, Stage 3 for "severe" AQI of 401-450 and Stage 4 for "s...
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Delhi Environment Minister to hold meeting tomorrow as air pollution worsens | India News – Times of India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with the Heads of Departments of all concerned departments on Monday for the effective implementation of the GRAP IV, his office said in a statement on Sunday.The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday afternoon."For effective implementation of GRAP-IV in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with HoDs of all concerned departments tomorrow at 12 noon at Delhi Secretariat," said the Delhi Environment Minister's Office.Meanwhile, In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Monday. Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday, a...
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