The primary schools will remain shut till November 10, Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced on Sunday. The air quality in the city remained in the 'Severe' category for the sixth consecutive day as the AQI was recorded at 410.
Thick layer of haze engulfed the national capital for the sixth consecutive day as the city woke up to yet another morning of toxic air with an AQI falling under the 'Severe' category. The persistent air pollution has risen the health concerns for the people.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh clash in the very crucial World Cup 2023 match at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday (November 6) but both teams cancelled their training session due to increased air pollution.
Nearly 10,000 cases of paddy stubble burning has taken place in Punjab this year. On November 2 alone, 1,921 stubble burning cases came from Punjab. Stubble burning is taking place in Sangrur, Taran Taran, Ferozepur, Mansa and Patiala districts.
Delhi has been witnessing a thick layer of toxic cover for nearly five days. The air quality remained in the 'severe' category even on Saturday morning, which has triggered health concerns for the younger and elderly.
The sun was not seen in Delhi NCR today. The haze of pollution covered the sun. The Delhi NCR area turned into a gas chamber. It is becoming difficult to breathe in Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad.
Delhi-NCR's air quality neared the emergency threshold on Thursday (November 2), prompting an immediate ban on non-essential construction work and the closure of primary schools in the capital, as authorities acted swiftly to address the health-threatening pollution.
Delhi air quality: According to an analysis conducted by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, the capital experiences peak pollution usually from November 1 to November 15 when the number of stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana increase.
"The campaign started on October 26 at ITO. On November 2, it was supposed to be held in all 70 assembly constituencies. But our MLA Jarnail Singh was detained," said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.
The Centre's air quality panel on October 21 invoked restrictions under GRAP-II in Delhi and NCR regions to curb air pollution in view of the likely rise in pollution levels.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that states in the National Capital Region should impose a complete ban on firecrackers and stubble burning in the entire region and allow only CNG and electric vehicles.
Delhi government will deploy 530 water sprinklers to prevent dust pollution and 385 teams will check vehicles' pollution certificates and prevent the plying of overage cars.
Delhi weather: The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to settle at 35 degrees Celsius on Friday, July 28.
Delhi Air Quality: The number of days listed as "Good to Moderate" on the Air Quality Index (AQI) increased significantly in Delhi during the first half of the current year.
Congress Pawan Kheda: A few days ago, this Congress leader became embroiled in a verbal spat.
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 312 on Thursday morning.
Delhi air pollution: According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 418 on Sunday morning.
Delhi pollution: Delhi BJP working president Virendra Sachdeva's as the city's air quality plunged to the severe category on Monday.
Delhi Air Quality: According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 337 at 9 am on Saturday.
Delhi air quality: According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 173 on Thursday morning.
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