Delhi’s air quality remained “severe” for the fourth consecutive day on Friday morning, although visibility as well as particulate matter levels seemed to show some improvement. Indian Metrological Department (IMD) officials said the minimum visibility stood at 400 metres, better than Thursday’s 200 metres. On Thursday, particulate matter levels declined for the first time since November 7 – when pollution levels surpassed the “severe” category in Delhi-NCR. Concerned over the worsening air quality, the Arvind Kejriwal government has announced the implementation of the odd-even road rationing plan from November 13 to 17. “The air quality has started improving, and weather conditions will get much better by Saturday.

Source: Hindustan Times November 10, 2017 06:11 UTC