GRAP Stage 2 To Be Invoked In Delhi-NCR: These Measures Will Come Into Effect
NDTV
The AQI is forecasted to remain in the 'Very Poor' category in the coming days, owing tounfavorable meteorological and climatic conditions.
As Delhi's air quality entered the 'Very Poor' category on Monday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced that stage two of the Graded Response Action Plan will be invoked in Delhi-NCR from 8 am on October 22.
As per CAQM, the AQI is forecasted to remain in the 'Very Poor' category in the coming days, owing to unfavorable meteorological and climatic conditions, and calm winds.
Under stage two of the GRAP, mechanical sweeping and water sprinkling on identified roads will be carried out on a daily basis, dust control measures will be enforced at construction and demolition sites, use of power generator sets will be discouraged and do's and don'ts for minimising polluting activities will be issued in news media.
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