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New Delhi The increasing pollution in Delhi NCR has now become life threatening. In view of this, the government has implemented GRAP-3. late evening Delhi (Delhi) All government and private primary schools i.e. up to class V were closed for two days. BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles have also been banned. If these vehicles are found roaming on the road, there is a provision to impose a fine of up to Rs 20,000 on them.
Pollution is becoming a problem now. Delhi remained shrouded in fog on Thursday amid incidents of stubble burning and changes in the weather. The sun also appeared hidden behind the fog. According to CPCB data, Delhi’s average air quality index was recorded at 392 on Thursday. However, there were many areas where the AQI label exceeded 400. Scientists have predicted that for the next two weeks pollution (Pollution) The situation will continue to worsen. Doctors have advised to go out of the house only if necessary.
AQI exceeds 400 in many areas
Thursday morning was shrouded in fog. According to an official of the Indian Meteorological Department on Thursday due to the intensity of the fog Visibility (Visibility) It was reduced to only 500 meters. According to the Safdarjung Observatory, it increased to 800 meters after the temperature increased. According to a PTI report, on Thursday, Punjabi Bagh’s AQI was 439, Dwarka Sector-8’s 420, Jahangirpuri 403, Rohini 422, Narela 422, Wazirpur 406, Bawana 432 and Anand Vihar’s highest was 452. Which is a serious condition.
Schools closed in Delhi, ban on construction works
Delhi’s AQI has reached 392. The reason for this is being told that there is no rain after monsoon. As soon as AQI crosses 400 in many areas, GRAP-3 has been implemented in the capital Delhi. In view of the continuously increasing pollution, primary schools have been closed for the day, CM Arvind Kejriwal said on social media. Information has been given by posting. Apart from this, all types of construction except for emergency services, government construction works and strategic construction works have been banned in Delhi NCR. BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel vehicles have also been banned.
Metro extended trips
Further, in view of increasing pollution in Delhi, after the implementation of Phase 3 of GRAP by CAQM, Delhi Metro plans to extend 20 additional trips to reduce the number of private vehicles on Delhi roads and promote public transport. have decided Earlier, when GRAP-2 was implemented.
The Metro had extended 40 additional trips. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Roy had also said a day earlier that the government would start in areas where AQI has been recorded above 400 points for the last five days. will stop the construction work. Apart from this, the government has started stopping red light on driving, planning to hire 1000 private CNG buses to strengthen public transport.
Threat to patients’ lives
The ever-increasing pollution in Delhi is a major threat to patients suffering from asthma and lung diseases. Apart from this, the problems of children and the elderly can also increase due to pollution. According to a WHO study, exposure to polluted air increases the risk of premature birth.
It also has an adverse effect on neurodevelopment, which can also lead to cancer. Apart from this, there is a risk of serious diseases like heart disease. Jugal Kishore, head of medicine department at Safdarjung Hospital, has advised people to take regular medicines for asthma and respiratory problems due to increasing pollution. Apart from this, people have been asked to go out only if necessary.
This situation will remain till November 15
According to the analysis of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, the same situation of pollution will continue in Delhi from November 1 to November 15. In fact, this is the time when cases of stubble burning are increasing in Haryana and Punjab. The Punjab government aims to reduce stubble burning by 50 percent in winter this year. In six districts Hoshiarpur, Malerkotla, Pathankot, Rupnagar Mohali and SBS Nagar, preparations are underway to eradicate it completely.
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