NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital deteriorated further on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) near Anand Vihar and surrounding areas touching 371, categorised as ‘Very Poor’ by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).Visitors and residents expressed concern over the worsening smog. Shane, a foreign national visiting India, said, "It's pretty bad. I came from Agra by bus and the closer I got to Delhi, the thicker the smog was. You could definitely tell the difference. The closer I got to Delhi, it kept getting worse to the point where I could even barely see the sun anymore."You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Gold Rate Today in Delhi | Silver Rate Today in Delhi
Saif, a local resident, added, “Pollution in Delhi is rising. There is burning in the eyes and difficulty in breathing. Government should do something about it.”In an effort to mitigate pollution, a truck-mounted water sprinkler was deployed around Kartavya Path. The AQI in the area stood at 307, also categorised as ‘Very Poor’ by the CPCB.Authorities have deployed truck-mounted water sprinklers and other dust control measures across several parts of the city to mitigate the rising pollution levels.To control the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has banned the entry of all BS-III and below standard commercial goods vehicles that are not registered in Delhi from November 1.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has already announced the doubling of parking fees across the national capital after the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II was invoked due to deteriorating air quality.(With agency inputs) |
