Delhi's air reached 'severe' category, ban on construction activities

The construction activities in the National Capital Region have been put on hold with immediate effect amid the continuous deterioration in the air quality in Delhi-NCR. These restrictions will not apply to very important projects, especially those related to national security, projects related to defence, railways, and metro rail. The Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) further said that in view of the deteriorating air quality in Delhi NCR, movement of four wheelers like BS III petrol and BS IV diesel may also be banned in NCR.

Delhi's air is becoming increasingly toxic. Alam is that till 1 pm on Saturday, the air quality index was in the 400-500 range i.e. "severe" category in many areas of the national capital. The level of pollution is at its highest level since January, in some places in Delhi it is in the index. 500. The concentration of PM 2.5 was above 400 micrograms per cubic meter in many areas at 11 am, which is almost seven times higher than the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

The latest air quality forecast warns that the situation is only going to get worse. This gives a clear indication that the air quality will remain in the "very poor" category for at least a few days. Meanwhile, AAP workers today protested in front of the Lieutenant Governor's office in Delhi, claiming that they deliberately aimed to reduce pollution. His 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign was not approved. However, the LG hit back saying that the AAP "lied" about the launch date of the campaign.

Often, the Lieutenant Governor appointed by the central government is on the target of AAP, you are also accusing him of taking "political vendetta" on the instructions of the central government. At 1 pm, the overall AQI of Delhi was 400, Faridabad 396, Greater Noida 395, Noida 390 and Ghaziabad 380. An AQI between zero and 50 is 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor' and 401 and 500 'very poor'.