The humidity level in the national capital on Sunday morning was recorded at 89 per cent. The air quality also slipped to the poor category after three days of improvement into the moderate category.
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Saturday marks the third consecutive day when the air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'very poor' category. Among the areas with the highest AQI, Mundka remained the most polluted with 401 (severe category).
The air quality in Delhi deteriorated to severe plus category last Sunday. On Monday, the condition worsened even more leading to the implementation of Stage 4 restrictions under GRAP. During the week, air quality improved on Thursday and Friday but worsened again on Saturday.
Earlier the district administration had discontinued the physical classes from class nursery to class 12 until November 23. The order came after Delhi's AQI breached 450 to reach the Severe Plus category.
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded daily at 4 pm, stood at 371 on Thursday, showing an improvement from 419 on Wednesday due to increased wind speeds, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The order by the Department of Personnel and Training reads, "Offices can be open from 9 am to 5.30 pm and 10 am to 6.30 pm."
A layer of smog envelops the capital city as pollution levels continue to rise. Visuals from AIIMS, where the AQI has been recorded at 339, are categorised as 'very poor' according to the CPCB. Watch to know more!
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene an urgent meeting to explore carrying out artificial rain through seeded clouds as an emergency measure.
Delhi air pollution: The Air Quality Index spiked to an alarming 494 under the 'severe plus' category, with a thick layer of smog blanketing the national capital.
The implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV was announced in Delhi on Sunday after the AQI in the city had plummeted to "severe" pollution levels.
Delhi air pollution: With air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorating further, authorities have directed schools and colleges to suspend physical classes.
The employees of the NCT government and MCD were demanding work from home, air purifiers in the office and staggered timings citing the alarming rise in pollution levels.
As the national capital grapples with high-level of air pollution, the Delhi Airport on Monday said that low visibility procedures were in progress. Authorities have implemented emergency measures to address the deteriorating situation as visibility plummeted, affecting daily life and travel plans.
Delhi air pollution: The Delhi government has also announced the suspension of physical classes in schools, except for students in Classes 10 and 12.
The Air Quality Index in Delhi reached 468 at 9 PM on Sunday. This marks the worst air quality in the national capital this season. The Delhi govt has subsequently announced to shut the physical classes in school, except for classes 10 and 12.
Delhi AQI Alert: Air quality worsened with smog covering the national capital. CPCB reports ‘Very Poor’ AQI levels, posing serious health risks. Read about measures and impacts.
Delhi has continued to choke under the 'severe' category of air pollution for the last few days. The restrictions under stage III of the GRAP were imposed on Friday by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
Interstate buses from NCR states, except for those powered by EVs, CNG, or BS-VI diesel, are also barred from entering Delhi. However, buses and tempo travelers operating under All India Tourist Permits are exempted from this restriction.
Delhi air pollution: Various school authorities in the national capital are taking measures to safeguard the students of class six and above who would be attending their classes offline.
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