Delhi air pollution: Government orders 50% of its employees to work from home

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Delhi air pollution: The city's Air Quality Index reached the 'severe' category at 422 on Wednesday morning.

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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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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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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 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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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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Delhi air pollution: The city's Air Quality Index reached the 'severe' category at 422 on Wednesday morning.
on November 20, 2024 • DNA

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on November 21, 2024 • DNA

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