GRAP-4 restrictions removed from Delhi-NCR, after improvement in AQI

GRAP 4 Revoked From Delhi NCR: There has been an improvement in pollution in the capital Delhi. After this, CAQM has removed GRAP 4 from Delhi NCR. Strict rules were implemented under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP 4). These included a complete ban on construction activities and a ban on the entry of non-essential polluting trucks in the city, which has now been restored. However, restrictions under Grapes 1, 2 and 3 will remain in force in Delhi.

Ban under GRAP-4 was lifted

The restrictions under Grape 4 included a ban on all construction activities, stopping the entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi and mandatorily operating school classes in hybrid mode except for classes 10 and 12. Now these restrictions have been removed.

Stage IV GRAP revoked as Delhi's air quality improves; Stage I-III measures intensified

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Improvement in pollution in Delhi

The improvement in air quality was due to favorable meteorological conditions, including better wind speed as per forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Institute of Meteorology (IITM). The measures were aimed at reducing severe pollution levels and included a ban on industrial activities, construction and entry of non-essential and polluting trucks.

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These things are banned in GRAP 4

The restrictions under the fourth phase of GRAP include a ban on all construction activities, stopping the entry of non-essential polluting trucks in Delhi and mandatorily conducting school classes in hybrid medium except for classes 10 and 12.

Summary

Today AQI in Delhi was recorded at 401. At 7 am, it rose to 403. However, there was a slight improvement after the rain in the evening, after which the restrictions of Grape 4 were removed. Let us tell you that on December 16, the AQI level in Delhi crossed 400, after which GRAP 4 has been implemented in Delhi-NCR.

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