Witnessing the increasing pollution level in the National Capital after the Diwali celebrations, the Delhi Transport Department has decided to ban the entry of heavy and medium goods vehicles coming from neighbouring States such as Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh from entering the National Capital for three nights. The entry of heavy and goods vehicles in Delhi will start from Thursday (September 8) 11 pm to till 11pm of November 11 (Sunday).
The action was taken following the order of Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA). The pollution control board on Tuesday (6th November) said that, “Post- Deepawali, there will be sharp deterioration the air quality level because of low dispersion and winds from the north-west which will bring emission to the region. Thus, the ban of entry of trucks and other vehicles should be banned after Deepawali onwards. The traffic and civic body are the responsible implementing agencies.”