The national capital’s air quality continued to be in the poor category. The average air quality index (AQI) of 224 at 8 am on Tuesday. The data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Therefore some areas of Delhi are also reported as the moderate AQI. According to the report of CPCB at 8 am, the AQI was recorded at ITO 248. The Chandni Chowk ITO is 218, the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium ITO is 237, the Patparganj ITO is 224, and the Mandir Marg ITO is 220.
Some areas were also reported as a ‘moderate’ AQI. Lodhi Road was reported as AQI with 231. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ITO with 197, North Campus DU ITO with 181, CRRI Mathura Road, and Pusa ITO with 191 and 184.
Supreme Court settles Grap-IV limitations
Citing improved air quality last week, the Supreme Court permitted the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to drop Delhi’s air pollution limitations from Grap Stage IV to Stage II.
The court did stress, however, that if the AQI rises above 350, the Stage III measures must be resumed, and if the AQI rises beyond 400, the Stage IV limitations must be restored.
Trucks transporting non-essential items are prohibited from entering unless they are powered by BS-VI diesel, LNG, or CNG.
Medium and heavy freight vehicles with diesel engines rated BS-IV or lower are prohibited, with the exception of those used for vital services.
The restrictions on the non-essential light commercial vehicles entering Delhi. The suspension of all construction structure and demolition activities, including public infrastructure schemes. The court also advised incorporating some Stage III measures into current stage II. That is also restricted as the precautionary approach.
Comprehending AQI levels and their effect. The first effect is on their health and nature.
0–50: Good – Clean air and with very minimal health risks.
51–100: Satisfactory – Acceptable Air quality with negligible impact on health.
101–200: Moderate – Little discomforting state impacts on individuals with respiratory conditions.
201–300: Poor – Increased pollution, also poses risks to vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.
301–400: Very Poor – Causes and effects serious health concerns, especially for people with pre-existing medical conditions.
401–450: Severe case – This range can affect the general population, and cause respiratory distress.
450+ Severe Plus –hazardous air quality, and have serious consequences for everyone’s health.
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