There seems to be no respite in sight for the residents of New Delhi, as its air quality remains “very poor”, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), leading to health issues and increasing breathing difficulties.
The city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 360, according to the 9 am hourly bulletin, as per the CPCB, with some areas like Anand Vihar, Wazirpur, and Jahangirpuri nearing or exceeding the ‘severe’ threshold (401-500).
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51-100 satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor, and 401-500 severe.
The deteriorating air quality has forced the administration to advise residents, particularly children, the elderly, and those with existing respiratory issues, to avoid non-essential outdoor activities and wear N95 or N99 masks when stepping outside.
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With the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) continuing the implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) since November 11, the restrictions on construction, industrial operations, and vehicular movement also continue to be in place.
Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court has ordered the cancellation of all outdoor sports events for schoolchildren during these months. Construction workers affected by the GRAP-3 ban are to be provided a subsistence allowance.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 11.8 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, which forecast fog for the day, reducing visibility further.
The maximum temperature is likely to touch 28.2 degrees Celsius, while the relative humidity at 8:30 am stood at 100 per cent, it added.
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