Delhi air quality hits hazardous levels with AQI at 428
The national capital recorded AQI readings between 385 and 428 on Monday, while enforcement teams checked thousands of vehicles.
Delhi continued to face poor air quality on Monday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging between 385 and 428 in the 'hazardous' to 'severe' range, according to ANI.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that several areas recorded 'very poor' pollution levels. Rohini registered an AQI of 396, while Alipur, Vivek Vihar, and Narela recorded 375, 370, and 363 respectively.
Other locations including Akshardham Temple and ITO stood at 349, while India Gate and Janpath recorded 335. Chandni Chowk recorded 358, and the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium registered 343.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said enforcement teams were checking vehicles and inspecting construction sites to curb pollution. Sirsa stated that on November 1, 14,930 vehicles were checked, 566 challans were issued for PUCC violations, and 300 sites were inspected.
The Delhi Traffic Police also intensified enforcement under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). On November 1, between 0000 hours and 2000 hours, the police checked 7,279 vehicles, turned back 714, and impounded 38.
The Delhi Traffic Police held a coordination meeting with officials from neighbouring districts on Sunday to ensure the effective implementation of restrictions.