Delhi wakes up to toxic smog as AQI hits 333, remains in ‘very poor’ category
Summary
Delhi woke up to toxic smog with an Air Quality Index reaching 333, categorized as 'very poor'. The government is actively implementing measures including stricter emission norms and a Graded Response Action Plan to combat the pollution.
Key Points
- Delhi experienced toxic smog with AQI hitting 333, falling in the 'very poor' category.
- Several areas including Anand Vihar, Ghazipur Mandi, and Bawana recorded AQI levels above 350, indicating severe pollution.
- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Commission for Air Quality Management are coordinating efforts to manage air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
- The government has issued numerous statutory directions and implemented stricter emission norms alongside a Graded Response Action Plan to mitigate pollution.
