AQI level in 'severe-plus' category; flights diverted; staggered office timings: Delhi Pollution crisis top updates

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Delhi NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 measures, including traffic restrictions and staggered office hours. The Supreme Court has mandated these measures remain in effect despite fluctuating AQI levels. Meanwhile, Delhi's environment minister criticizes the central government...

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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 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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Air pollution in Delhi

Overview of the air pollution in the Indian city of Delhi

National Capital Region (India)

Planning region in India
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 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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Supreme Court of the United States

Highest court of jurisdiction in the US
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Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav appeared before the Supreme Court collegium to address his controversial remarks on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)...
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