The day before your Diwali celebration, firecrackers were fired off, pushing Delhi’s air quality to the verge of the “severe” category with with an air quality index AQI of 383. Delhi awoke on Diwali morning to a dense cover of toxic smog.
About 9:30 a.m., 24 of the city’s 54 monitoring stations reported “severe” air quality. The remaining station fell into the “very poor” category. At 450, Jahangirpuri had the highest AQI, followed by RK Puram at 444.
Firecrackers are permitted during Diwali, just like they were last year. The sale of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR between November 4th and 6th is permitted by the Supreme Court’s order. The notice was, made public on November 2nd. However they can only be set off between 6 and 7 a.m. and 8 and 10 p.m. on November 7th and 8th. On November 9th, a total ban will be reinstated.
Delhi air pollution increased by weather and vehicle emissions
Experts in weather and air quality have linked the anticipated decline in Delhi’s air quality to adverse weather, Diwali related festivities, emissions and the seasonal increase in stubble burning in nearby states.
Low ventilation levels and average wind speed of less than 10 km/hour make it difficult for contaminants to disperse. Reports according to the air quality warning system. Pollutants may continue to be concentrated in the atmosphere under such circumstances. On Saturday, PM10 was found to be Delhi’s primary pollutant.
What is permitted under Delhi GRAP 3 car regulations?
According to the GRAP regulations only vehicles that need BS-VI emission norms, electric and CNG vehicles would be permitted to operate in Delhi. The exempted vehicles are police cars, fire trucks and ambulances.
People with disabilities are also exempt. If the vehicles have been specially modified for them and are used exclusively for their own needs, they will be allowed to drive BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel LMVs.
What is prohibited under the regulation?
From November 1st to 31st January 2027, vehicles registered outside of Delhi that meet BS-IV or previous emission criteria (below BS-VI) will not be allowed to operate in the City.
- Vehicles that falls short of BS-VI norms, including cars, lorries, buses, and interstate buses.
- Interstate buses that are not in compliance.
- Crafts that are not going to Delhi should use the surrounding highways.
- Tractors and jugaad vehicles.
- Some cars suggested outside of Delhi
Delhi and the densely populated districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar are subject to these limitations.
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