Delhi air quality approaches ‘dangerous’ mark; Cricketers wear masks during Ranji trophy match

This is a very difficult time for the national capital and the condition is likely to remain same at least till November 10.

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New Delhi: The national capital continues to remain a gas chamber as pollution level here is reaching ‘dangerous’ mark from ‘very bad’. The level of air pollution in Delhi was recorded at 373, which is considered as very bad. In the wake of graded response action plan, Badarpur power plant, diesel Genset, kilns and mixers have been shut.   Since Thursday, over 40 teams have been keeping a check on business units, burning of garbage, and construction sites and are giving away chalans to people who are disobeying the Supreme Court order. This is a very difficult time for the national capital and the condition is likely to remain same at least till November 10. Graded response action plan: Graded Response Action Plan has been prepared for implementation under different Air Quality Index (AQI) categories namely, Moderate & Poor, Very Poor, and Severe as per National Air Quality Index. A new category of “Severe+ or Emergency” has been added. Government deploys 40 groups: The Delhi government yesterday had deployed 40 teams who were given the task of ensuring that all the rules as per Supreme Court pertaining to air pollution are being followed; in order to bring down and control the deteriorating air quality. Cricketers wear masks during match: The result of pollution could also be seen at Delhi stadium where a Ranji trophy match was taking place between Railways and Mumbai, as the players could be seen wearing masks during the match because of toxic air.