Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) Today Live: Stage IV restrictions include halting construction and demolition activities that generate dust.(Express Photo by Gajendra Yadav)
Delhi Weather, AQI & Air Pollution Today Live Updates: The average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi early Tuesday was recorded to be 492 (as of 7 am). The AQI in Alipur, Anand Vihar, Bawana, Narela, Pusa and Sonia Vihar, meanwhile, touched 500, which is the maximum index (as per the Central Pollution Control Board). Among the 38 air quality monitoring stations, 21 of them observed an AQI of 490 or above. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for moderate-to-dense fog conditions in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The visibility over the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport was 600 metres as of 7 am.
A day earlier, the Supreme Court directed that curbs under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to deal with the situation will remain in force until further orders. Directing all NCR governments to strictly implement Stage 4 of GRAP, the court said, “All states will immediately constitute teams for monitoring implementation of actions which are required to be taken under Stage 4.” The court also asked states in the NCR area to take an immediate call on stopping all physical classes in schools.
😷 Mask up: Experts have suggested Delhiites to reduce outdoor activities, minimise exposure, wear N95 masks when outside, and decrease vehicular emissions — to control the impact of the pollution in their everyday lives. In addition to holding policymakers accountable, people, back in their homes, can also adopt better waste management practices to avoid burning waste, and consume electricity wisely.
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