NewKerala.com

Delhi's Air Quality Turns Severe, Stage 4 GRAP Measures Reinvoked

The Commission for Air Quality Management has reinvoked Stage-IV measures of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi NCR as the Air Quality Index entered the 'Severe' category, reaching 432. The order calls for immediate, proactive action to prevent further deterioration. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that pollution is a challenge, not a political issue, and highlighted government support for startups and innovative solutions. The Sub-Committee made the decision after reviewing the air quality and meteorological forecasts.

Key Points: Delhi NCR Air Quality Severe, Stage 4 GRAP Invoked

  • AQI hits 'Severe' 432
  • Stage 4 GRAP invoked across NCR
  • Measures are proactive, not reactive
  • Delhi CM emphasizes innovative solutions
2 min read

CAQM invokes Stage 4 of GRAP in Delhi NCR after air quality turns 'Severe'

CAQM reinstates Stage 4 GRAP measures in Delhi NCR as AQI hits 'Severe' levels. Get the latest updates and official statements.

"Pollution is not a political issue for us. It is a challenge to make Delhi better. - Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, January 17

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday reinvoked measures under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi and the National Capital Region after the air quality deteriorated in the area.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 432, in the 'Severe' category, as of 10 pm.

"Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality and relevant factors and in an effort to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP unanimously decides to invoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-IV of the extant GRAP - 'Severe+' Air Quality (DELHI AQI > 450), with immediate effect, in the entire NCR, as a proactive measure. This is in addition to the actions under Stages I, II & III of the extant GRAP already in force in NCR," the order from the CAQM read.

"Further, NCR Pollution Control Boards and other agencies concerned have been asked to escalate the preventive measures to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region," it added.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that pollution was not a political issue but a challenge to improve the national capital. She added that the government was supporting startups and exploring innovative solutions to make Delhi cleaner and healthier.

Speaking to the reporters here, Gupta said, "Pollution is not a political issue for us. It is a challenge to make Delhi better. The government is already doing whatever solutions we think are possible. Different types of products were presented here. We are giving support to the startups. The government is active. We will adapt all the best ideas for Delhi."

As per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 368 at around 7 am this morning, placing it in the "very poor" category.

In view of deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas convened a meeting.

During the meeting, the Sub-Committee reviewed the prevailing air quality in the region, along with forecasts of weather and meteorological conditions, and the Air Quality Index.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
It's heartbreaking to see kids unable to play outside and elders struggling to breathe. 😔 Glad the CM is talking about supporting startups for innovative solutions. We need Indian tech to solve this Indian problem. Jai Hind!
R
Rohit P
AQI 432 is terrifying. My throat is sore just from reading this. The GRAP actions are necessary, but implementation is weak. Who is checking if the bans on trucks and construction are actually being followed on the ground?
S
Sarah B
Living in Gurgaon, the haze is unbearable. While the focus is on Delhi, the entire NCR suffers. We need a coordinated regional plan with Haryana and UP. The stubble burning from neighboring states is a major factor that can't be ignored.
V
Vikram M
Respectfully, calling pollution "not a political issue" is naive. It is *entirely* political. It's about governance, enforcement, and inter-state coordination. The solutions exist (public transport, waste management, clean energy). We need the political will to execute them properly, year after year.
K
Kavya N
As a mother, this is my biggest worry. We invest in air purifiers for home and masks for school, but this is not a life. The government must treat this with the urgency of a national health emergency. Our children's lungs are at stake.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50