Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa: After the removal of GRAP-4 restrictions strictly enforced against air pollution in Delhi, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has clarified that now vehicles below BS-6 registered outside Delhi can also enter the capital. However, he has appealed to the people to bring such vehicles as little as possible to reduce pollution.

Vehicles below BS-6 allowed in Delhi

Sirsa said, let me tell you that vehicles less than BS-6 are officially allowed in Delhi, but it would be good if you do not bring them. The less pollution the better, so try to bring the vehicle to the state as little as possible. But at this time, there is no restriction on this, it will be seen later. There are no restrictions as long as the conditions remain good.

No PUCC, no fuel rule strictly enforced

At the same time, he has said that the action against challan on polluting vehicles will continue. He told that vehicles below BS-6 can now officially enter Delhi. Besides, the rule of ‘No PUCC, No Fuel’ will also be strictly enforced. Sirsa warned that challan will be issued on any polluting vehicle, whether BS-4 or BS-3. Especially the vehicles coming from outside are being monitored, because most of them do not have PUCC. If any polluting vehicle comes to Delhi, action will be taken against it.

Weather will worsen again in Delhi due to Western Disturbance

The air quality in Delhi has been improving for the last two days and GRAP-4 has also been removed, but Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the weather may worsen again from tomorrow. There is also a possibility of increase in fog and smog due to the effect of Western Disturbance. He has appealed to the people of Delhi to remain alert and cooperate in reducing pollution.

There is a possibility of heavy fog due to bad weather again

Sirsa said, I want to tell you that the weather of Delhi will worsen again because Western Disturbance is going to occur and its effect will be visible again in Delhi from tomorrow or day after tomorrow. Due to bad weather again, there is a possibility of fog. According to the Meteorological Department, if we look at the data of previous years, then there is a strong possibility of bad weather.

The Delhi government is preparing to trial artificial rain by 15 October. The government’s environment department is constantly monitoring atmospheric conditions and has sought update information from the Meteorological Department about the status of monsoon and withdrawal date, so that the civil aviation can be applied for a new time-limit acceptance for cloud-seeding (DGCA).

Delhi’s Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa told the media, “The department will test after the return of the monsoon so that it can get the best results. As soon as clear information is received from the Meteorological Department, the DGCA will again write a letter and seek necessary permission to conduct these artificial rain campaigns safely.

Artificial rain will be initiated under strict supervision- Sirsa

Minister Sirsa said that the last deadline will be decided on the basis of the trends of atmospheric data and scientific assessment of the situation of clouds. This active step of the government has been taken towards removing the concerns of falling ground water level and rising air pollution after the monsoon in the national capital. This initiative of artificial rainfall will be done under strict supervision and a detailed report of the Meteorological Department will be helpful in its implementation.

What was the minister Sirsa announced in July?

Earlier, in a press conference held in July, Sirsa announced that the test was postponed due to the arrival of monsoon. The test was postponed by the end of August as the expected results could be affected due to rain. The test to be held between July 4 and July 11 has been re -determined. In view of consultation with meteorological experts and the current weather, the project team proposed the revised period from 30 August to 10 September.

Sirsa further said, “The new period is likely to provide more suitable cloud structures for the cloud-seeding process.” This campaign will be done by the Aerospace Engineering Department of IIT Kanpur, with the experts of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorological Institute (IITM), Pune and India Meteorological Department (IMD), 206-A aircraft (VT-IIT).