UP Pollution Control Board orders suspension of work in 123 industrial units

Muzaffarnagar: The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has ordered suspension of work in 123 industrial units, including eight sugar mills, in the district till November 14.

The step has been taken on the directive of the National Green Tribunal as these units they had been violating pollution control norms, an official of the state pollution control board said.

Registration of 10 to 15-years-old vehicles in the district have been cancelled to curb pollution. 

Also around 200 vehicles have been fined for violating pollution control norms, a transport department official said.

Meanwhile, the pollution level in NCR and adjoining areas with the Air Quality Index (AQI) below 500 across the national capital. 

In the wake of the soaring pollution level in the city, the Health Ministry on Wednesday issued a pollution advisory, asking citizens to drink plenty of water and avoid areas with smoke or heavy dust.

(With Agency inputs)