Delhi’s air quality improves slightly, but remains ‘very poor’
GRAP measures continue across the national capital.
GRAP measures continue across the national capital.
According to reports, more than 20 trains were delayed and at least eight flights diverted due to low visibility.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI in Delhi was recorded at 334, with PM 2.5 being the prominent pollutant in the air.
The CAQM held a review meeting on January 1 with regard to the air quality scenario in the region and observed the forecasts by the India Meteorological Department(IMD)
The CAQM has urged the citizens to follow and implement the restrictions under stage- I and II of the anti pollution plan GRAP.
The decision to reopen schools has been taken after the air quality in Delhi improved to "very poor" from "severe" category.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a high-level meeting of his government officials at the Delhi Secretariat at 12 pm today.
A day before Diwali, the Delhiites woke up under a blanket of smoggy sky as the air quality remained in the "poor" category with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 266.
Delhi’s overall air quality has been in the moderate category but is set to deteriorate further in the coming days,…
The pollution control body has also banned construction activity till November 5 and bursting of crackers during the winter season.
