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Delhi Air Pollution Reaches Alarming Levels, GRAP-3 Bans Old Vehicles, Construction
GRAP-3 restrictions (GRAP-3 Restrictions) have been imposed in Delhi once again. Under this, vehicles with BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel will not be allowed entry in Delhi.
New Delhi: Delhi air pollution has once again increased in the city. The air quality (Delhi AQI Today) reached 456 today. As a result, GRAP-3 restrictions (GRAP-3 Restrictions) have been imposed in Delhi once again. Under this, vehicles with BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel will not be allowed entry in Delhi. Along with this, construction, building demolition and other construction works will be stopped. It is to be noted that the CAQM sub-committee (CAQM Sub-Committee) has implemented GRAP-3 in Delhi amid worsening AQI. After the implementation of GRAP-3, an 8-point action plan will be worked on. Delhi air quality deteriorates
It is to be noted that the air quality (Delhi Air Quality) in Delhi is very poor today. The overall AQI in Delhi is above 450. The air quality in all areas of Delhi is in the severe category. Today, the AQI was 478 in Anand Vihar, 465 at Delhi Airport and 455 at ITO. Meanwhile, talking about NCR, the AQI was 444 in Noida, 392 in Greater Noida and 396 in Gurugram.
What is banned under GRAP-3?
The implementation of GRAP-3 in Delhi means that now stone crushing, mining and related activities, construction and building demolition activities will be banned in the entire NCR area. Action will be taken against those who violate the rules. These rules will have to be strictly followed.
These vehicles will be barred from entry Along with Delhi, NCR i.e. Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Noida will also have a ban on the movement of BS-3 III petrol and BS-4 diesel 4 wheeler vehicles. In addition, online classes for children up to class 5 in schools in NCR can be started. The government will have to decide on this.