Schools on hybrid mode, anti-pollution curbs to be continued…
On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, Delhi's air quality worsened, with the air quality index touching 396, falling under the "very poor" category.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several air monitoring stations recorded an air quality index above 400, placing it under the "severe" category.
At 7 am, the AQI in Delhi's Anand Vihar was recorded at 436, while in Ashok Vihar, the AQI climbed to 419, data on the Sameer app showcased.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered "good," 51-100 "satisfactory," 101-200 "moderate," 201-300 "poor," 301-400 "very poor," 401-450 "severe," and above 450 "severe plus."
According to the weather department, Delhi woke up to patches of shallow fog, with temperatures hovering at 12.8 degrees Celsius. The humidity, measured at 96 percent, added to the crispness in the air.
This came as the SC declined to ease the Stage 4 pollution curbs of the Graded Response Action Plan. These measures include a ban on truck entry, except for those carrying essential items or using clean fuel like LNG, CNG, BS-VI diesel, or electric.
Non-essential light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi are prohibited unless they are electric, CNG, or BS-VI diesel. Construction at public projects has been halted.
Meanwhile, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) directed that all classes up to 12 will be conducted in hybrid mode, combining physical and online formats.
Following this, the Delhi Government's Directorate of Education instructed all schools in the city to implement the order.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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