Delhi Pollution LIVE: Mumbai Police Books 806 People For Violating HC's Order On Firecracker Ban, Penal Action Taken Against 734

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The air quality in Delhi showed slight improvement on Diwali as it remained in the “poor” category as compared to “severe” over the last few days. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at Anand Vihar stood at 266, in RK Puram at 241, in Punjabi Bagh at 233 and in ITO at 227, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 

Light rain and favourable wind speed on Friday helped in dispersing pollutants in the air, thereby, bringing down the air quality from "severe" to "poor" category. 

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", 401 and 450 "severe" and above 450 "severe plus".

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted slight improvement in the air quality just ahead of the festival due to favourable meteorological conditions, including light rain, under the influence of a western disturbance. 

In view of worsening air pollution, the Supreme Court had imposed a nationwide ban on firecrackers containing barium earlier this week.

A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh directed the Rajasthan government to comply with its earlier order on bursting of firecrackers.

"Sensitising common people about the harmful effects of firecrackers is the key. Ironically, nowadays children don't burst many firecrackers but elders do. It is a wrong perception that it is the duty of the court when it comes to pollution and environment protection. People have to come forward. It is for everyone to manage air and sound pollution," the top court bench said.

Meanwhile, the 24-hour average air quality index on Saturday stood at 220, the lowest for the day before Diwali in eight years.

As per CPCB data, Delhi clocked an AQI of 312 on Diwali last year, 382 in 2021, 414 in 2020, 337 in 2019, 281 in 2018, 319 in 2017, and 431 in 2016.

19:32 PM (IST)  •  13 Nov 2023

Mumbai Police Books 806 People For Violating HC's Order On Firecracker Ban, Penal Action Taken Against 734

Mumbai Police has registered 784 cases against 806 persons for violation of Bombay High Court orders on crackers and air pollution. Out of these 806 persons, penal action was taken against 734 persons. Bombay High Court had allowed bursting of firecrackers only between 8 pm to 10pm during Diwali.

Mumbai Police has registered 784 cases against 806 persons for violation of Bombay High Court orders on crackers and air pollution. Out of these 806 persons, penal action was taken against 734 persons.

Bombay High Court had allowed bursting of firecrackers only between 8 pm to…

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023

19:07 PM (IST)  •  13 Nov 2023

'Due To Kejriwal's Lies & Failed Policies...': Anurag Thakur Attacks Kejriwal Over Rise In Pollution

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh | On air pollution situation in Delhi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "Due to Kejriwal's lies and failed policies, crores of people in Delhi have to suffer. Their health is being toyed with. Kejriwal is guilty of toying with lives. He was busy in his liquor scam and other scams & his Punjab Government too was involved in corruption. They have made life in Delhi difficult by burning stubble...Arvind Kejriwal and his government are guilty of doing this..."

#WATCH | Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh | On air pollution situation in Delhi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "Due to Kejriwal's lies and failed policies, crores of people in Delhi have to suffer. Their health is being toyed with. Kejriwal is guilty of toying with lives. He was… pic.twitter.com/F2Rsqu66sx

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023

17:52 PM (IST)  •  13 Nov 2023

Air Quality Is Far Better Than Mumbai, Forget About Delhi: West Bengal Pollution Control Board Chairman

Kolkata: On air pollution, Chairman of West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Dr Kalyan Rudra says "Kolkata is far better. We are monitoring it (air quality) at 175 locations, all over West Bengal. The air quality is far better than even Mumbai, forget about Delhi. In the metropolitan cities, Chennai has a little better (AQI) than Kolkata but compared to Delhi and Mumbai, Kolkata is better...I am proud that, our team has created the most intensive network of monitoring of AQI in the country..."

#WATCH | Kolkata: On air pollution, Chairman of West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Dr Kalyan Rudra says "Kolkata is far better. We are monitoring it (air quality) at 175 locations, all over West Bengal. The air quality is far better than even Mumbai, forget about Delhi. In the… pic.twitter.com/Q1BRacRCti

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023

16:43 PM (IST)  •  13 Nov 2023

We Need To Wear Masks & People Complaining Of Breathlessness Should Visit Doctor: LNJP Hospital Medical Director

Delhi: On air pollution, Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director, LNJP Hospital says "The Air Quality Index is still over 300 and several patients have been admitted to our OPD and Emergency wards. There are COPD and asthma patients who are admitted to our Emergency wards. 15 such patients have been admitted yesterday. To protect ourselves, we need to wear masks. People who are complaining of breathlessness or sore throat should visit the doctor..."

#WATCH | Delhi: On air pollution, Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director, LNJP Hospital says "The Air Quality Index is still over 300 and several patients have been admitted to our OPD and Emergency wards. There are COPD and asthma patients who are admitted to our Emergency wards. 15… pic.twitter.com/v2rr89uJ4z

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023

15:58 PM (IST)  •  13 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai Is Not Environment Min, He Speaks Like Spokesperson: Delhi BJP Chief Virendraa Sachdeva

Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva says, "Many a time it feels that Gopal Rai is not the Environment Minister, he speaks like a Spokesperson. Gopal Rai should say that what did they do to curb pollution. If you are holding Diwali responsible for the increase in pollution in Delhi, you are doing politics of polarisation. You are attempting to please a particular category. On 4th November, AQI in Anand Vihar was 498, today it is 240 - after the bursting of crackers on Diwali. So, was it Arvind Kejriwal who burst crackers on 4th November?...Unless AAP and Arvind Kejriwal address the main issues of pollution & try to do away with the stubble burning in Punjab, the issue in Delhi will persist..."

#WATCH | Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva says, "Many a time it feels that Gopal Rai is not the Environment Minister, he speaks like a Spokesperson. Gopal Rai should say that what did they do to curb pollution. If you are holding Diwali responsible for the increase in… https://t.co/8Fk59PmZil pic.twitter.com/lmzVT3KEBb

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023