NEW DELHI: Delhi’s air quality was reported in the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday, as a thin layer of smog blanketed various parts of the city, reducing visibility.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 224 at 8am.
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Several areas in Delhi registered poor AQI readings at 8am, including ITO at 254, Alipur at 214, Chandni Chowk at 216, and the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 203.
Nevertheless, some areas experienced better air quality, falling under the ‘moderate’ category. DTU registered an AQI of 169, whilst Lodhi Road and Najafgarh recorded readings of 123 and 142, respectively.
The Supreme Court granted permission to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to ease the GRAP stage IV measures to GRAP stage II in Delhi-NCR, following improvements in the Air Quality Index (AQI).
Following the Supreme Court’s approval, the CAQM promptly withdrew both GRAP Stage IV and III restrictions from the Delhi-NCR region within hours of the decision.
Nevertheless, the implementation of GRAP Stages II and I shall continue throughout the National Capital Region.
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