Supreme Court Seeks Report on Delhi Air Quality Management

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The Supreme Court has expressed concern over non-functional air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, with only 9 out of 37 stations operational during Diwali. The court has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit a report detailing steps being taken to prevent the air quality from worsening further. The move comes as Delhi's air quality shows a slight improvement on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 316 at 8 am.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Supreme Court has expressed concern over non-functional air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, with only 9 out of 37 stations operational during Diwali.
  • The court has directed the CAQM and CPCB to submit a report detailing steps being taken to prevent the air quality from worsening further.
  • Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Monday, with the AQI recorded at 316 at 8 am.
  • The Air Quality Index (AQI) at Lodhi Road, ITO, and nearby areas is recorded at 312, 160, and 215, respectively.
  • The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of operational monitoring stations in implementing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Statistics:

  • Only 9 out of 37 air quality monitoring stations were operational during Diwali.
  • The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 316 at 8 am on Monday.
  • The AQI at Lodhi Road was recorded at 312, while it was 160 at ITO and 215 at AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital.
  • The Kartavya Path area reported an AQI of 307, which falls in the "very poor" category.

Sources:

  • The Times of India: "SC seeks report on air quality sites"
  • The Indian Express: "Delhi Air Quality Index: October 31, 2022"
  • Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB): "Air Quality Index (AQI) Data"