Delhi, which is among the world’s most polluted cities, kickstarted its action plan to combat air pollution today just hours after the air quality in the national capital plunged to the ‘poor’ category. Some parts of Delhi also recorded an AQI of above 300, which is categorised as ‘severe’.
The first stage of the Centre’s graded response action plan (GRAP) to check air pollution in Delhi during the winter came into effect today. ‘Visibly polluting’ vehicles will now attract a heavy fine, while trucks not destined for the national capital will be diverted through the eastern and western peripherals.
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