Keeping in view the stability in Delhi’s air quality, which is still hovering in the ‘poor’ category but is expected to improve, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) will review the situation on Friday and take a decision on the same. Is. Cancellation of restrictions imposed under Phase III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
An official on the condition of anonymity also said that the air quality in the city has improved and is likely to improve further with increase in wind speed and decline in stubble burning.
The air quality in the capital deteriorated around Diwali due to a rise in stubble burning and unfavorable meteorological conditions. caqm To implement Phase IV of GRAP and restrict movement of non-BS VI vehicles and entry of diesel trucks in Delhi.
After the improvement in air quality, the Centre’s Air Quality Panel decided to revoke the Phase IV restrictions and is now likely to withdraw Phase III restrictions tomorrow. Under the third phase of GRAP, all construction and demolition activities (except essential ones) have been banned in the Delhi-NCR region. Brick kilns, hot mix plants and stone crushers are also not allowed to operate during this phase.
“The CAQM is keeping a close watch on the changing air quality scenario of Delhi-NCR and accordingly, its sub-committee on Graded Response Action Plan will convene a meeting on Friday to comprehensively review the situation for appropriate decision,” the commission said. a statement.
In his order on Thursday, air quality The body asked the authorities to stop all polishing, varnishing and painting work at construction sites as these activities are generating volatile organic compounds which are further adding to the toxicity in Delhi’s air.
“These activities cannot be treated as a non-polluting category of construction and demolition activities under clause 4 (iii) of Phase-III of GRAP and shall be deemed to be a non-polluting category of construction and demolition activities whenever orders of GRAP Phase-III are in force or in operation.” in case they occur, they are required to be stopped at the project sites,” the order read.
The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) for the national capital stood at 295 on Thursday. It was 260 on Wednesday, 372 on Tuesday, 354 on Monday, 339 on Sunday and 381 on Saturday.
With inputs from PTI
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