As pollution season sets in Delhi, air quality has already begun to dip in many parts of the national capital. It is already in the poor to very poor category in many parts of the national capital, which is very concerning since it's still not the peak pollution season. The Delhi government has rolled out its annual winter action plan. But there are no new measures and there is sort of a reiteration of measures that, according to experts, have failed to clean up the air in the national capital. Where does the buck stop?
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In the run-up to Diwali, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.
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Mumbai and Thane recorded severe air quality readings on Diwali night, with AQI at 278 and 298, respectively, as firecracker emissions added to the city's pollution burden.
The air quality is forecast to turn 'severe' on Monday following Diwali celebrations, combined with vehicular emissions, as well as the peak stubble-burning season.
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