GRAP-2 will be implemented from 8 am due to air pollution!
The threat of air pollution has increased significantly in Delhi-NCR. In view of this, instructions were given to implement the second stage of GRAP (GRAP Stage-2). It will be implemented from 8 am on tuesday (22 October). After its implementation, it has been said to ensure focus and targeted action to prevent air pollution.
During GRAP Stage 2, people have been asked to use public transport while reducing the use of private vehicles. Apart from this, it has been asked to avoid dust-generating construction activities from october 2024 to january 2025. It has been asked not to burn solid waste and biomass waste in the open.
What are the other guidelines regarding GRAP-2?
At the same time, people have been advised to avoid going to crowded areas. It has been said to clean and monitor the roads in Delhi-NCR through mechanical/vacuum. It has been mentioned to change your air filter regularly at fixed intervals. It has been said to ensure uninterrupted power supply. Along with this, it has been said to deploy adequate personnel at crowded places for proper traffic movement. It has been said to alert people about air pollution through newspapers, radio etc. It has been said to increase parking charges to reduce the use of private vehicles. Along with this, it has been said to increase cng or electric bus and metro services.
What was the pollution level in delhi on october 21?
A layer of smog engulfed many parts of the national capital on monday (October 21) and the air Quality Index (AQI) reached the 'very poor' category for the first time this season. According to the data of the pollution CONTROL BOARD' target='_blank' title='central pollution control board-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">central pollution control board (CPCB), the air Quality Index was 307 at 9 am, while anand vihar was the worst affected, where the AQI was 361. The minimum temperature in the city was 20.4 degrees Celsius, which is 2 degrees Celsius higher than the average temperature of the season.