SC to hear today pleas seeking curbs to tackle air pollution as GRAP 4 imposed in Delhi

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Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 441 at 4 pm and rose to 457 by 7 pm on Sunday due to unfavourable weather conditions.

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Published on November 18, 2024 -  03:30
Delhi Faces Dangerous Pollution, GRAP 4 Enforced, Schools Closed, WFH & Vehicle Restrictions | WATCH
Delhi's air quality has reached hazardous levels, prompting GRAP 4 restrictions. With AQI surpassing 450, health risks are rising, leading to school closures, work-from-home mandates, and vehicle restrictions. Despite strong winds, pollution remains severe, especially in Mundka. The Delhi government is also considering the odd-even scheme for vehicles. Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering from respiratory problems, highlighting a major public health crisis. #DelhiPollution #GRAP4 #AirQualityCrisis #AQI #DelhiWeather #WorkFromHome #PollutionEmergency #HealthCrisis #DelhiGovernment #OddEvenScheme #OneIndia #OneIndiaNews ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.102~GR.344~

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Megacity and union territory of India
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a new healthcare initiative, 'Sanjeevani,' promising free treatment for all Delhi residents over 60 at state-run..
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The Karkardooma court has granted interim bail to Umar Khalid from December 28 to January 3.
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According to an official from the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), a call regarding a bomb threat was received from Crescent Public School in Saraswati Vihar, northwest..
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Air quality index

Measure of air pollution
GRAP stage IV measures have been in effect in the entire NCR since December 16 after the deterioration in air quality.
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Of the 36 monitoring stations in the city, 32 recorded AQI in the 'severe plus' category.
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Residents of the national capital woke up to a harsh winter morning, facing both decreasing temperatures and rising AQI levels.
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The order cited the Supreme Court order, where the apex court had stated that if the Commission finds AQI breaching 350 mark, Stage-III measures should be..
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Delhi's average AQI rose to 399 at 9 PM on Monday and breached the 400 mark at 10 PM.
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