At Safdarjung, Delhi's primary weather station, visibility was reported at 700 meters, while at Palam, it measured 1,200 meters, as per the India Meteorological Department. The Indian Railways reported delays of one to five hours for 21 Delhi-bound trains due to fog.
The National Capital Region (NCR), encompassing Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad, is experiencing 'severe'' pollution levels. Earlier this week, Delhi's air quality was categorized as 'Severe' on Monday morning with an AQI of 307 at nine o'clock.
Efforts are being made to tackle pollution and improve air quality in the region, amid ongoing concerns about the environmental impact on public health.
Despite a decrease in the total number of farm fires in Punjab and Haryana, Delhi has experienced elevated pollution levels this November.
Several areas in Delhi recorded 'Severe' air quality early in the morning on Monday while some others witnessed 'Very Poor' air quality.
Meawnhile, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan-3 will continue till air quality improves in the city.
Delhi woke up to fourth morning in a trot with 'Very Poor' air quality on Tuesday. The city's AQI has been hovering around the below 400 mark for the last few days.
The city has been witnessing air quality falling under the 'Very Poor' category for the last few days. Several areas in Delhi recorded AQI over 350 and some close to 400 this morning.
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Many areas in Delhi, such as Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, Dwarka, Alipur, Bawana, and ITO, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding the 400-mark.
Delhi air pollution: CAQM official said that stringent measures, including a ban on construction work and the entry of polluting trucks in the national capital, under the final stage of the central government's air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will continue.
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'Severe' category. The city woke up once again to smog, limiting the visibility.
As per the official notice, the new rates will be effective till January 31, 2024. It further stated that the action has been taken under Stage IV of the GRAP i.e. 'Severe +' category.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai called a meeting with the officers of the Department at the Secretariat to review the pollution, a day after the Diwali celebrations in the city.
After Diwali, it is now quite likely that the city will once again see an increase in pollution levels, making it difficult for the residents of the city to breathe.
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