Delhi News Desk!! Since Dussehra, Delhi’s AQI level has reached the poor category. For this, GRAP-1 was implemented in Delhi-NCR three days ago. Many things were banned in this. Delhi’s air quality has again deteriorated, due to which GRAP-2 may be installed soon. If GRAP-2 is implemented, it bans the use of diesel generators. GRAP-1,2,3 and apply in different situations.
What was the AQI of Delhi?
According to the air bulletin of the Central Pollution Control Board, AQI in Delhi reached 285, while 148 was recorded in Faridabad, 252 in Ghaziabad, 248 in Greater Noida, 178 in Gurugram and 242 in Noida. There were 11 places where the level of pollution was the worst. In which AQI is 332 in Vivek Vihar, 338 in Shadipur, 321 in Punjabi Bagh, 352 in Patparganj, 315 in Narela, 383 in Mundka, 352 in Jahangirpuri, 316 in Dwarka Sector-8, 336 in Burari Crossing, 314 in Bawana and Ashok Vihar. 305 AQI was recorded in.
What things will be banned in GRAP-2?
After implementation of GRAP-2, parking fees will be increased to reduce the use of private vehicles. During this period, the service of CNG-electric buses and metro will be increased. To reduce pollution, RWA will provide heaters to its security guards. If the guard uses it, he will not burn garbage, wood or coal, which will not increase pollution. There will be a ban on diesel generators. During this period, only generators running on natural gas, bio gas and LPG can be operated. Generators above 800 KW will be operated only during retrofitting.
When does GRAP apply?
Four steps have been taken to maintain air quality in and around Delhi. Grape-1 is applied when the air quality (AQI) reaches 201 to 300 i.e. poor condition. Grade-2 is imposed when AQI reaches 301 to 400. Grade-3 is applied when the air quality deteriorates to severe (AQI 401 to 450) and Grade-4 is applied when the AQI is more than 450. During this period, the use of such things is banned to prevent air pollution.