Delhi Pollution: Air quality plummets to 'severe+' category as AQI inches closer to 500 in Delhi-NCR, GRAP IV imposed

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Under the GRAP stage 4, the authorities suspended in-person classes for all except for students of classes 10 and 12. Entry of trucks into Delhi has been prohibited except for the trucks carrying essential commodities and services.

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Published on November 18, 2024 -  03:30
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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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