Delhi Pollution Update: Construction Activities Banned in NCR, Rs 15 Lakh Fine for Violation

To combat rising pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, private construction companies have been ordered to halt work or face fines. The violations will result in a Rs 15 lakh fine. Today's air quality in the capital improved slightly due to favourable wind speed and a decrease in the contribution of stubble burning.

However, due to shallow fog, it is expected to revert to the severe category on Sunday morning and then improve, according to Mahesh Palawat, vice president of meteorology and climate change at Skymet Weather.

Earlier, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann, took responsibility for paddy straw burning in the agrarian state on Friday and promised to put an end to the practise by next winter.

Ghaziabad halted construction work in the district on Sunday, ordered schools to remain closed, and advised residents not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.

Air Quality Index Updates:

With an air quality index (AQI) of 357, Noida topped the state chart, followed by Muzaffarnagar (332), Ghaziabad (322), and Greater Noida (312).

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is currently 349 in Noida (UP) in the 'Very Poor' category, and 304 in Gurugram (Haryana). The overall AQI in Delhi is currently 339, placing it in the 'Very Poor' category.

According to experts, emergency visits for heart failure are increasing as Delhi's pollution levels rise. According to AIIMS data, hospital admissions for heart attacks increase during peak pollution.

Traffic Advisory for Trucks & Cars Traveling from Noida to Delhi

• The entry of BS-3 (petrol) and BS-4 (diesel) light four-wheeler vehicles into Delhi via Noida will continue to be restricted to the DND, Chilla Border, and Kalindi Kunj routes.

• All trucks entering Delhi via Noida, except those providing essential goods or services or those powered by CNG or electricity, are prohibited.

• Except for those engaged in essential goods and services, entry for diesel-powered medium and heavy goods vehicles is prohibited.

• As alternate routes, all of these vehicles can use the Yamuna Expressway or the Eastern Peripheral Expressway via Noida-Greater Noida Expressway to reach their destination.

• In the event of a traffic jam, call the traffic helpline at 9971009001, according to the Noida Traffic Police.