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ANIDelhi's overall AQI remains in 'poor' category, multiple stations record 'moderate' air quality The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 245 at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marks a slight improvement from Thursday, when the AQI had reached the ‘severe’ category at 375, and has maintained lower levels since Friday. Pollution levels across citySeveral monitoring stations in Delhi recorded ‘poor’ air quality, while some reported ‘moderate’ and ‘very poor’ levels. Anand Vihar (298), Alipur (258), Ashok Vihar (287), Burari Crossing (264), Chandni Chowk (299), Dwarka Sector-8 (260), ITO (275), Jahangirpuri (300), Mandir Marg (204), Mundka (259), Najafgarh (214), Narela (283), Okhla Phase-2 (248), Patparganj (274), Punjabi Bagh (265), RK Puram (298), Rohini (281) and Siri Fort (295) all recorded ‘poor’ AQI levels as of 8 am. Aya Nagar recorded a ‘moderate’ AQI of 182, IGI Airport (T3) reported 188, and DTU registered 181. IHBAS Dilshad Garden had a relatively better AQI of 124, while Lodhi Road recorded 150. Wazirpur reported a ‘very poor’ AQI of 328, and Bawana recorded 301. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51–100 ‘satisfactory’, 101–200 ‘moderate’, 201–300 ‘poor’, 301–400 ‘very poor’, and 401–500 ‘severe’. Authorities take measures to curb pollutionTruck-mounted water sprinklers have been deployed in several parts of the city to reduce dust and particulate matter.Live Events The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has banned the entry of all BS-III and below standard commercial goods vehicles not registered in Delhi from November 1 to control rising pollution levels. Speaking to ANI, Dharmveer Kaushik, Sub-Inspector with the Delhi Transport Enforcement Team, said, “BS-III vehicles are being sent back. They are not allowed to enter Delhi. This applies only to goods vehicles; there is no restriction on passenger vehicles.” NMDC doubles parking chargesSince Diwali, Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) have been recording ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ air quality in several areas, even as Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remains in force. In response, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has doubled parking fees across the city after GRAP Stage II was invoked due to deteriorating air quality. The measure aims to discourage the use of private vehicles, with parking charges now doubled for both off-road and indoor parking areas managed by the NDMC.(With inputs from ANI)Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onDelhi air qualityAir Quality Index (AQI)poor air quality in DelhiCPCB air quality reportpollution control measures DelhiGraded Response Action Plan (GRAP)water sprinklers for pollution reductionDelhi pollution levelsNDMC parking charges increase (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onDelhi air qualityAir Quality Index (AQI)poor air quality in DelhiCPCB air quality reportpollution control measures DelhiGraded Response Action Plan (GRAP)water sprinklers for pollution reductionDelhi pollution levelsNDMC parking charges increase(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth Edition123View all Stories
