Delhi’s AQI rises, causing breathing difficulties; government enforces GRAP-2 measures

Considering the increasing AQI in Delhi, the second phase of GRAP has been implemented. On Monday, Delhi’s average AQI was around 300.

The air in Delhi is becoming poisonous. Delhi’s air quality (AQI) is deteriorating day by day. Given the situation, it is estimated that if Delhi’s situation remains the same, the conditions may worsen in the coming time. The main reason for this is pollution caused by stubble burning and bad weather.

AQI near 300

The Commission for Air Quality Management has directed the implementation of the second phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and NCR, considering the increasing air pollution. Directions have also been given to ban diesel generators. GRAP-2 will come into effect from Tuesday at 8 am. Pollution in Delhi-NCR increases with the onset of winter. On Monday, Delhi’s average AQI was around 300.

GRAP’s second phase implemented

Considering the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the second phase of GRAP has been implemented. Under the second phase of GRAP, the use of portable diesel generator sets (DG) with a capacity of less than 19 kW will be banned. They will only be used in emergencies. Diesel generator sets with a capacity of 19 kW to 63 kW, which are not retrofitted or do not run on dual fuel, will only be used for emergency services like hospitals, lifts, etc.