The Central Pollution Control Board tracked elevated air pollution levels throughout Delhi, with readings reaching into the severe category at locations such as Rohini and ITO. In response, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced inspections of hundreds of construction sites alongside thousands of vehicle checks to enforce emissions certificates. In addition, the Delhi Traffic Police intensified Graded Response Action Plan measures by turning away hundreds of non-compliant vehicles at the borders.
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Heightened enforcement targets vehicular emissions, dust control, and entry restrictions…: Heightened enforcement targets vehicular emissions, dust control, and entry restrictions to address deteriorating atmospheric conditions.
Pollution monitoring stations near major landmarks, including India Gate and the internat…: Pollution monitoring stations near major landmarks, including India Gate and the international airport, recorded elevated pollution categories.
Traffic authorities have partnered with neighboring districts while deploying multi-platf…: Traffic authorities have partnered with neighboring districts while deploying multi-platform awareness campaigns to inform commuters.
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New Delhi [India]: Delhi continued to grapple with poor air quality on Monday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering between 385 and 428 in the 'hazardous' to 'severe' range, while several areas across the national capital recorded very poor pollution levels.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI around Akshardham Temple and ITO stood at 349 each, falling in the 'Very Poor' category. The air quality around India Gate and Janpath was recorded at 335, also in the 'Very Poor' category, while Rohini registered 396, followed by Alipur at 375, Vivek Vihar at 370 and Narela at 363.
Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 358, while Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium registered 343. Burari recorded 308, while Aya Nagar stood at 276 and the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport's Terminal 3 recorded 263. Anand Vihar registered an AQI of 242, with all these locations falling in the 'Very Poor' or 'Poor' categories, as per the supplied readings.
Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said enforcement teams were checking vehicles, ensuring compliance with Pollution Under Control Certificates…
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