Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:24am on 18 Nov 2024,Monday International
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the BJP-led central government for failing to curb stubble burning, attributing worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR to political inaction. Atishi highlighted that North India faces a "medical emergency" due to hazardous air pollution, with Delhi’s AQI reaching 484 in the ‘severe-plus’ category. Despite the Supreme Court questioning Delhi’s delay in activating Stage 4 of the anti-pollution Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), Atishi emphasized the Punjab government’s success in reducing stubble burning by 80%. Thick smog and low visibility engulfed Delhi and surrounding areas, raising public health concerns.
