According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air (*24*) Index in Delhi is at 387 as of 6 am, falling into the ‘very poor’ class. Several different areas reeled underneath ‘extreme’ ranges, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 437, ITO at 409 and Jahangirpuri at 400.
Delhi’s air quality remains hazardous, with a number of areas like Anand Vihar shrouded in poisonous smog. The Commission for Air (*24*) Management (CAQM) has enforced strict measures underneath GRAP Stage-IV to fight air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The authorities has stepped up its battle towards air air pollution with the launch of the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ marketing campaign, issuing greater than 61,000 Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) inside 24 hours.
Delhi-NCR air pollution ranges at the moment
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air (*24*) Index in Delhi is at 387 as of 6 am, falling into the ‘very poor’ class. Several different areas reeled underneath ‘extreme’ ranges, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 437, ITO at 409, Jahangirpuri at 400, Mundka at 402, Nehru Nagar at 420, Patparganj at 408, Punjabi Bagh at 412, RK Puram at 436, and Wazirpur at 404, in accordance with CPCB recorded at 8 am on Friday.
The persistent dense fog has additionally disrupted aviation operations at Delhi airport, with airways issuing journey advisories for passengers. The flight operations are being carried out underneath CAT III situations, ensuing in delays for a number of flights.
Delhi anti-pollution measures
Meanwhile, the Delhi authorities has launched the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ marketing campaign to fight air air pollution, issuing over 61,000 Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) inside 24 hours. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa acknowledged that the federal government is appearing on 4 fronts: vehicular air pollution, mud from roads and development, industrial air pollution, and waste administration.
The Minister on Thursday additionally directed that clear signboards, bulletins, and higher queue administration be ensured. Speaking to automobile house owners on the spot, he mentioned, “This is not a matter of issuing challans; it is a question of clean air. Every valid PUCC issued today is a small victory in our fight against pollution.”On December 17, 29,938 PUCCs had been issued in Delhi. On December 18, as much as 5.20 pm, 31,974 new certificates had been issued. Thus, the whole crossed 61,000 in practically sooner or later. The authorities expects the variety of individuals acquiring PUCCs earlier than refuelling petrol or diesel to extend additional.The Minister mentioned, “More than 60,000 people getting their PUCCs in a single day shows that when citizens trust that steps are being taken in the public interest, they extend full cooperation.”
