Pollution increases every day, making the air toxic. People experience burning eyes, and breathing becomes increasingly difficult. Before daylight, the capital city of Delhi appears in ruins as air quality continues to deteriorate. To combat this pollution, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Phase-II has been implemented in Delhi starting today.
Officials have imposed a ban on diesel-powered generators in Delhi, effective from 8 AM on Tuesday. Additionally, coal-fired ovens and tandoors must close. The Delhi government’s Red Light On, Lane Off campaign has also launched today, alongside increased parking fees aimed at easing traffic congestion.
Delhi’s condition has become desolate, especially since winter has not yet arrived. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality in Delhi has dropped to the very poor category, with thirteen hotspots identified. Anand Bihar ranks at the top, where air quality recorded at 8 AM today reached an alarming 385.
Hotspot areas include Anand Bihar, Mundka, Bajirpur, Jahangirpur, RK Puram, Okhla, Babna, Vivek Bihar, Nerela, Ashok Bihar, Dwarka, Punjabi Bagh, and Rohna. All these regions fall within the red zone, with air quality indexes indicating the worst conditions.