However, Noida continued to breathe 'very poor' quality air as the city's AQI stood at 302.
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research SAFAR, the air pollution level in Delhi dropped from 'very poor' to 'poor' category as the national capital recorded an AQI of 221 on Tuesday morning.
The National Capital Region (NCR) also saw some improvement in air quality as Gurugram fell in the 'moderate' category with an AQI of 162 and Delhi airport (T3) reported 'poor' quality air with an AQI of 218. Entered. However, Noida city continued to breathe 'very poor' quality air with its AQI at 302.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday eased restrictions and immediately started phase III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) as air quality improved. The Central Pollution Control Board reported on Monday evening that the overall AQI of Delhi was 294.
With strict adherence to dust control regulations, construction and demolition can now resume in the area from where restrictions have been lifted.
Among other places, Dheerpur recorded an AQI of 303, Lodhi Road recorded 152 in the 'moderate' category, while Mathura Road recorded an AQI of 232, and Pusa recorded an AQI of 186.
An air quality index from 0 to 100 is considered good, while 100 to 200 is moderate, 200 to 300 poor, 300 to 400 very poor, and 400 to 500 or above. considered serious.
Air quality improves in Delhi-NCR, Delhi-NCR from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI 221
The AQI in Noida is at 302 in the 'very poor' category, 162 in the 'moderate' category in Gurugram and 218 in the 'poor' category near Delhi airport.
— ANI (@ANI) November 15, 2022
In view of the improvement in the overall air quality of Delhi-NCR witnessed over the past few days, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 294 in the 4 pm AQI bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The sub-committee to initiate action under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and surrounding areas held a review meeting on Monday.
It reviewed the situation and gave an appropriate call for action under Phase III of GRAP in the entire National Capital Region from 29 October.
While conducting a comprehensive review of the overall air quality parameters of Delhi-NCR, the commission said that the AQI is expected to remain in the 'poor' category with the forecast not indicating any significant deterioration in the overall air quality of Delhi-NCR over the next few days. is likely to. , it is advised to relax the restrictions with immediate effect in the entire NCR and withdraw the third phase of GRAP.
Actions under Phase I to Phase II of GRAP will, however, remain in force and will be "implemented, monitored and reviewed" by all agencies concerned throughout the NCR to ensure that the AQI levels do not further slip into the 'severe' category. comes.
Meanwhile, on Monday, the Delhi High Court said the national capital's air quality was fluctuating between "very poor" and "severe". The high court said the air quality was "severe" for a few weeks and has since improved slightly to "very poor" category due to strong winds and no tree plantation.
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