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In view of air pollution, the administration of Khairthal-Tijara district in Rajasthan has suspended physical classes for 1 to 5. Now, all primary classes will resume online till further notice.
World COPD Day 2024 reminds us how we have to protect ourselves against the adverse effects of air pollution on our lungs. Awareness of risks and monitoring air quality levels decrease the effects of air pollution on the lungs.
The Gurugram administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for private institutions and corporate offices amid rising air pollution. Read the advisory and guidelines effective November 20, 2024.
Schools closure: Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Monday, leaving people gasping for breath with itchy eyes and sore throats as the Air Quality Index stood at 494, the second-worst in the last six years, prompting authorities to close the schools in the region.
Due to severe pollution levels, the Delhi government has decided to suspend in-person classes for all students, except those in classes 10 and 12.
DU Colleges closed: The announcement comes after Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced the closure of all schools as the pollution level neared the hazardous category in the last couple of days.
In view of severe air pollution, the court has ordered the closure of 10th and 12th-grade classes in the Delhi-NCR and mandated online classes due to hazardous air pollution levels. Read more about it here.
Air pollution: The Supreme Court earlier in the day slammed the Delhi government over the delay in the implementation of stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital despite the alarming rise in pollution.
According to the information available, Purushottam Express, Shramjeevi Express, Jammu Mail, Punjab Express, INDP NDLS Express, UP Sampark Kranti Express, Sainik Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, and Hirakund Express were among the other Delhi-bound passenger trains running behind schedule as of 6 AM
Delhi air pollution: The Delhi government has also announced the suspension of physical classes in schools, except for students in Classes 10 and 12.
People in Delhi continued to choke by the polluted air. The city's 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI), recorded at 4 pm daily, stood at 457, in the "severe-plus" category. On Saturday, the AQI was 417.
Delhi's air quality reached hazardous levels with an AQI of 409, prompting urgent health advisories and government measures amid severe pollution.
Delhi's AQI hits a hazardous 404 with smog blanketing the city; restrictions imposed, including school closures and fines for violators.
Interstate buses from NCR states, except for those powered by EVs, CNG, or BS-VI diesel, are also barred from entering Delhi. However, buses and tempo travelers operating under All India Tourist Permits are exempted from this restriction.
From 2022 to 2023, China, India, Iran, Indonesia, and Russia saw the largest increases in emissions, while Venezuela, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States recorded the most significant declines in pollution levels.
The Delhi government has introduced staggered office timings for different sectors to reduce traffic congestion and pollution, with varying hours for MCD, Central, and Delhi government offices.
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Delhi Metro in atweet said in view of the implementation of GRAP-III from 8:00 AM tomorrow, 20 extra trips (in addition to 40 already in place since GRAP-II was implemented) will be inducted into services on weekdays starting tomorrow.
Delhi Pollution: In October, GRAP-II came into force in the national capital imposing restrictions on the use of coal and firewood as well as diesel generator sets.
Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for the rise in air pollution in Delhi after the paddy harvest in October and November. Delhi's politicians blame Punjab and Haryana for the choking smog, in addition, now flak is coming from Pakistan's Punjab.
