‘Aero India 2025’: BBMP bans use of cranes, meat sales near Yelahanka airbase as safety measure
Bengaluru: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has banned the use of cranes meant for construction and ordered the closure of meat outlets near the Yelahanka Air Force Station, the venue for the 15th ‘Aero India’.
The air show, organized from February 10 to 14 in the city, is the largest aviation exhibition in Asia, with hundreds of supersonic fighter jets of the Indian Air Force and abroad expected to participate and display spectacular performances in the air, reports Times of India.
As the air show draws participants and visitors from across the globe in large numbers, V Rakesh Kumar, Joint Director, BBMP Town Planning (North Division) has directed workers on construction sites within a radius of 10 km of the airbase to halt crane usage entirely and lower crane heights from February 1 to 14, as a precautionary measure.
Meat sales have also been prohibited within a radius of 13 km from the airbase from January 23 to February 17.
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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
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According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, it said.
