The advisory issued by the Singapore Embassy states that all citizens living in Delhi should wear masks.
New Delhi: In view of the dangerous pollution in Delhi, Singapore has issued an advisory for its citizens. In a statement, the embassy has asked Singaporean citizens not to go outdoors in Delhi. The embassy has also advised its citizens to exercise caution when travelling by air in and around Delhi.
The statement issued by the embassy said that the pollution level in Delhi is very dangerous. The government has implemented GRAP-4 in view of this. Please follow the guidelines and stay indoors as a precaution.
What Does The Advisory Say?
The advisory issued by the Singapore Embassy states that all citizens living in Delhi should wear masks. Do not let your children go outside. Follow all the rules implemented by the Delhi government under the GRAP-4 restrictions.
The embassy further advised citizens that if needed, Singaporean citizens can contact the High Commission in New Delhi. The embassy has also released a contact number for this purpose.
About 5000 Singaporean residents, including the embassy staff and their relatives and families, live in Delhi.
UK And Canada Warn Their Citizens
Britain and Canada have also warned their citizens about the polluted air in Delhi. Britain has clearly stated that during the winter months, pollution reaches extremely dangerous levels in Delhi and several cities in North India, posing a major health risk. Canada has also advised its citizens travelling to Delhi to monitor pollution levels and limit outdoor activities.
GRAP Stage-4 Implemented
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR has reached dangerous levels. Recently, the Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), considered the strictest phase, was implemented. This imposed heavy restrictions on construction and industrial activities, advised schools and offices to adopt a hybrid mode, and urged people to stay indoors.
Delhi’s air pollution is not a local issue anymore, with big countries like Singapore, the UK, and Canada warning their citizens about the severity of air pollution in India’s capital.
