grap

Ignoring The Ban: Delhi Records AQI Of 359 On Diwali, Highest Levels In Recent Years

The air quality in Delhi took a significant turn for the worse this morning as residents largely ignored the ban on firecrackers during the Diwali celebrations on Thursday. The extensive bursting of firecrackers not only contributed to severe noise pollution but also enveloped the national capital in dense smoke, continuing...

BSES To Provide ‘Tatkal’ Electricity Connections For Pujas

BSES has introduced an innovative 'Tatkal' scheme aimed at providing same-day temporary electricity connections, specifically timed to coincide with the upcoming festival season. This initiative, announced on Thursday, seeks to enhance the festive experience for residents while simultaneously addressing the pressing issue of pollution, which typically rises during this time...

Delhi’s AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’ Amid Ongoing Pollution Concerns

On Tuesday morning, the overall air quality in the national capital persisted in the 'very poor' category, according to SAFAR-India. SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research) reported that the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the entire Delhi region stood at 303, falling into the 'very poor'...

Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Very Poor’ Levels, Second Phase of GRAP Implemented

With Delhi's air quality persisting in the 'very poor' category, marked by an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 306, the city's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the initiation of the second phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to mitigate the escalating pollution levels in the national capital. The...