Delhi once again has smog. The air quality is so awful today, the day before Diwali, that smoke has completely enveloped the nation’s capital. The overall air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was 251 at 6.30 am, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). As a result, the capital had a foggy environment.
The atmosphere was similar in East Delhi as well. Due to the bad air quality, there was fog close to the Akshardham temple. The flow of automobiles also caused issues for humans at the time.
When the AQI reaches its greatest point, which is between 401 and 500, the situation is bad and concerning. The AQI ranges from 0 to 50 is good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 moderate, 201 to 300 poor, and 301 to 400 very poor. They exist.
Gopal Rai, the minister for the environment in Delhi, announced Wednesday that the government had begun implementing its 15-point winter action plan to combat air pollution. The action plan, according to Rai, will concentrate on issues such as crackers, open rubbish burning, managing stubble, and dust pollution. When the proposal was unveiled in October, the minister claimed that 39% of Delhi’s air pollution is caused locally, with the remaining 20% coming from nearby National Capital Region cities.
The creation, storage, selling, and setting off of firecrackers during Diwali are all prohibited by the Delhi government, and breaches are punishable by fines and jail time. The Delhi government has launched the “Red Light on Vehicle Off” campaign to lessen vehicle pollution. Public leaders and representatives will encourage drivers to stop at red lights as part of this campaign.
The Delhi government has introduced a programme called “Red Light on Vehicle Off” in an effort to lessen the pollution brought on by vehicles. Public figures and officials will encourage commuters to halt their cars at the red light as part of the campaign. The air quality of the capital is also impacted by the burning of stubble in the nearby states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan throughout the winter.
The Delhi government has introduced a programme called “Red Light on Vehicle Off” in an effort to lessen the pollution brought on by vehicles. Public figures and officials will encourage commuters to halt their cars at the red light as part of the campaign. The air quality of the capital is also impacted by the burning of stubble in the nearby states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan throughout the winter.