Centre bans non-essential construction work, plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel cars in Delhi-NCR

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 14, 2024
The Centre on Sunday banned non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR amid worsening air quality in the region. The Commission for Air Quality Management noted a significant rise in Delhi's AQI (458 and 457 at 10 am and 11 am) due to "unfavourable climatic conditions...

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She also placed the bottle of polluted water just outside the gate of Chief Minister Atishi's residence.
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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) in several areas of Delhi dipped into the 'very poor' category on Friday..
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Delhi government declares November 7 as a public holiday for Chhath Puja. Know details inside.
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Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents.
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Air quality index

Measure of air pollution
On Friday a day after the Diwali celebration, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board..
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The air quality deteriorated further on Diwali night, with PM2.5 levels rising sharply, creating hazardous conditions for respiratory health.
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At 9 pm, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 327 including at Alipur and Anand Vihar.
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