‘Stop all civil constructions’

New Delhi, June 14

In view of the alarming levels of dust pollution in Delhi-NCR, LG Anil Baijal today ordered “halting” of all civil construction activities across Delhi with immediate effect till Sunday, intensifying mechanical road sweeping and sprinkling of non-potable water on roadsides as a part of emergency measures to combat the pollution.

Delhi’s air quality remained under “severe” category for the third consecutive day with a thick blanket of haze for the past few days. Similar dusty conditions are likely to prevail for another three-four days, as per authorities.

Following the meeting, civic bodies, PWD and Delhi Pollution Control Committee have been directed to impose penalties on all road construction agencies for violating laid down norms for dust control measures. — TNS