Tag: Delhi Environment Minister

The air quality in Delhi continued its downward spiral on Monday, with pollution levels reaching hazardous peaks in various areas. Notably, the AQI (Air Quality Index) in Anand Vihar climbed above 600, marking the worst air quality in the city this season, while the overall AQI for the national capital settled at 317 at 8 a.m., according to data from AQIcn. These levels far exceed the World Health Organization's (WHO) safe limits, with PM2.5 levels reported at 59 times higher than the WHO-prescribed danger threshold, posing severe health risks.

Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, has called on the central government to impose a strict ban on buses using poor-quality diesel in the National Capital Region (NCR). The request comes as Delhi grapples with 'very poor' air quality. From November 1, only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses will be allowed to operate between Delhi and NCR cities, as per directives from the Commission for Air Quality Management.