NEW DELHI — Delhi continued to battle severe air pollution on Saturday, November 14, with several parts of the national capital recording alarming pollution levels. Although the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) showed some improvement compared with Friday, pollution remained a serious concern.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average AQI stood at 348 on Saturday, compared with 402 on Friday. However, readings at several monitoring stations crossed the 400 mark by 1 pm. ITO recorded an AQI of 427, Burari Crossing 428 and Delhi University's North Campus 436, indicating severe air pollution in these areas.
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III restrictions remain in force across Delhi-NCR. The measures include restrictions on construction activities, the suspension of certain industrial and mining operations, and restrictions on some categories of older vehicles.
Meanwhile, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level meeting on Saturday to review pollution-control measures in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Representatives from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan participated in the meeting.
The minister called for stronger action against pollution hotspots and better implementation of control measures in the transport, construction and industrial sectors. He also stressed the importance of technology-based monitoring and strict action against violations.
Forecasts indicate that Delhi's air quality is likely to remain in the 'very poor' category until November 16. Children, elderly people and those with respiratory or heart-related conditions have been advised to take extra precautions during the pollution crisis.
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