CM Atishi: 99 teams formed to enforce dust control measures

DELHI GOVT LAUNCHES CRACKDOWN ON POLLUTION UNDER GRAP-1

NEW DELHI: In a decisive response to escalating air pollution levels, the Delhi government has activated Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-1), following a two-day spike in the Air Quality Index (AQI) that saw levels hit 234, categorising the air quality as "poor." Chief Minister Atishi convened a high-level review meeting with Environment minister Gopal Rai and senior officials to discuss and implement immediate measures aimed at mitigating pollution across the national Capital.

Addressing the media after the meeting, CM Atishi noted the recent improvements in air quality, stating, "If we look at AQI levels from January 1 to October 12 this year, we've had 200 good AQI days. This is a higher number compared to the last few years." However, she acknowledged the recent decline, saying, "On October 13, the AQI reached 224, and on October 14, it reached 234."