The national capital is gasping for breath as hazardous pollution levels push authorities to implement emergency measures. Schools have gone online, courts have shifted virtual, and political blame games are heating up as Delhi battles its worst air quality in years. Chief Minister Atishi confirmed that all classes will now shift online as part of the emergency measures under GRAP-IV. The Directorate of Education issued a circular to all schools, including those under the MCD and NDMC, urging immediate implementation. Experts highlighted that some areas in the city have recorded particulate pollution levels exceeding 1,000 micrograms per cubic metre—far above hazardous thresholds.

Source: The Telegraph November 19, 2024 10:24 UTC