The deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR has reached dangerous levels. Physical classes have been suspended in all schools in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad. A major decision was taken after the AQI in Delhi increased to 441 by 4 pm on Thursday and increased to 457 by 7 pm. To reduce pollution levels, authorities in Delhi-NCR imposed restrictions under Phase IV of GRAP and banned the entry of truck traffic in Delhi, except vehicles carrying essential commodities and providing essential services. .
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However, offline classes are likely to resume on November 25, while the schedule of examinations and interviews will remain unchanged. This development comes after the authorities had ordered closure of schools till November 23. Residents in the national capital woke up to thick smog and foggy weather on Saturday after the air quality index (AQI) in the city again fell into the ‘severe’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Delhi was 420 at 8 am.
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According to CPCB data measured at 8 am, the AQI in Anand Vihar was 457, while it was 455 in Ashok Vihar, 439 in Chandni Chowk and AQI 421 in RK Puram, which falls in the ‘severe’ category. Shabi (Kanpur to New Delhi) was delayed by 39 minutes, Janardan Express from Anand Vihar Terminal to Danapur was delayed by 661 minutes, Hazrat Nizamuddin Humsafar Express was delayed by 110 minutes, Runicha Express from Old Delhi to Jaisalmer was standing late by 24 minutes. doing. On November 22, the AQI in the national capital was recorded at 371 and remained in the ‘very poor’ category according to the CPCB.
