NEW DELHI: In some respite from worsening pollution, Delhi residents woke up to slightly better air quality on Thursday morning as the AQI moved from the ‘severe’ to the ‘very poor’ category, according to the official data. Jahangirpuri and Wazirpur recorded the highest AQI at 437, followed by Bawana at 419, and Ashok Vihar and Mundka at 416. The city’s air quality worsened earlier in the week, reaching the ‘severe plus’ category on Monday with AQI levels above 450. On Tuesday, some areas, including Alipur, Narela, and Sonia Vihar, recorded AQI levels of 500, the maximum on the scale. On Wednesday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued revised guidelines, stating, “schools will automatically shift to online mode once GRAP III or IV measures are imposed.”The Delhi government has also implemented work-from-home policies for 50% of its employees.

Source: Indian Express November 22, 2024 03:46 UTC