How Patanjali products can protect you against Delhi pollution
Protect yourself from Delhi pollution with Patanjali's natural products, including face masks, immune boosters, and skincare remedies.
Protect yourself from Delhi pollution with Patanjali's natural products, including face masks, immune boosters, and skincare remedies.
The toxic air was no different from that of Monday when the AQI remained under the 'severe plus' category with a reading above 450.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for the fourth time, requesting clearances and an emergency meeting with stakeholders and experts.
Delhi's pollution worsens each winter, with hazardous air quality reaching severe levels. The city's smog, particularly in November and December, has become an annual crisis.
As per the order issued by the GAD, the offices under the civic body would run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm while the offices of the Delhi government would function from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.
A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih also directed Delhi-NCR states to immediately constitute teams for monitoring steps/actions which are required under GRAP-IV.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remained in 'severe' category for the second day in a row, causing health problems for residents and low visibility issues.
The city's AQI stood at 418 from Tuesday's figure of 334.
The bench also expressed dissatisfaction over the manner in which the ban on fire-crackers by the Delhi government on October 14 was not taken "seriously" by the Delhi Police.
He said Delhi and Punjab are making significant progress in containing the pollution.
