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

Credit: DNA- Published on November 18, 2024
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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Air pollution in Delhi

Overview of the air pollution in the Indian city of Delhi
Of the 36 monitoring stations in the city, 32 recorded AQI in the 'severe plus' category.
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Air quality index

Measure of air pollution
Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'severe' on Sunday, with an AQI of 409, following Saturday's 'very poor' rating. The city experienced foggy conditions and..
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The maximum temperature was recorded three notches above normal at 24.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
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The Air Quality Index in several areas of the national capital was recorded as 'very poor.'
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city also remained in the 'severe' category on Friday. The AQI measured in the national capital was 434 at 8. AM as per the..
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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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National Capital Region (India)

Planning region in India
Delhi may experience light showers on Monday, December 23. However, greater parts of Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana are likely to receive heavy showers on..
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Due to further poor air quality, schools across Delhi NCR will implement a hybrid learning model for up to grade 5, as per the GRAP-III guidelines. This decision..
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Delhi

Megacity and union territory of India
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal criticised the central government for excluding Delhi's tableau from the Republic Day parade, alleging political..
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Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality..
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena highlighted the "hellish living conditions" in parts of Delhi, sharing visuals of overflowing sewers and resident..
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