Delhi AQI & Air Pollution Live Updates: Schools In Delhi, Gurugram Go Online After SC Rap

Delhi Air Pollution AQI Live Updates: Several flights have been diverted to different cities due to adverse weather and smog conditions while several trains have been delayed.

Delhi Pollution Live Updates: National Capital Delhi has been engulfed in thick layers of smog which reduced the visibility to only a few meters. Several flights and train operations have been hit due to the smog. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has touched 500 in several areas and hitting 1,500 at one particular location. Eleven flights scheduled to land at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi were diverted to other cities on Monday due to adverse weather and smog, which severely reduced visibility. These diversions were carried out under the "Captain Minima" operating procedures, which specify the minimum standards pilots must meet to land safely. If weather conditions make it impossible to meet these standards, flights are rerouted.

The air quality in the national capital plummeted to 'severe plus' levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 490 at 1 PM, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). CPCB data highlighted alarming AQI readings across Delhi, with Dwarka Sector 8 recording 500, Ashok Vihar at 497, Mundka, Patparganj, and Anand Vihar at 495 each, Sonia Vihar at 491, RK Puram at 483, Chandni Chowk at 466, and ITO at 447 as of 12 PM.

In response to the deteriorating air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR starting today. The decision followed a sharp rise in Delhi's daily average AQI to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday, which further escalated to 457 by 7 PM, triggering an emergency meeting of the GRAP Sub-Committee.

Stage IV measures include an 8-point action plan to address the pollution crisis. Key steps involve banning the entry of trucks into Delhi, except those carrying essential goods or services. However, trucks powered by LNG, CNG, or electric engines, along with BS-VI diesel trucks, will still be allowed. Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) registered outside Delhi will also face entry restrictions unless powered by electric, CNG, or BS-VI diesel engines. Additionally, medium and heavy goods vehicles operating on BS-IV or older diesel engines, registered in Delhi, will be prohibited, except for those involved in essential services.

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18 November 2024

23:34 IST

Delhi Air Pollution Live: Delhi University Goes Online

Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi & NCR has deteriorated to an alarmingly high index. In the larger interest of students, it has been decided that the classes shall be conducted in Online Mode till Saturday, 23rd November, 2024: University of Delhi

23:09 IST

Air Pollution Live Updates: Noida Schools Halt Outdoor Activities Amid Rising Pollution

Following the Supreme Court's directive, the Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration has taken a significant step to address the rising pollution levels in the region. All schools in the district have been instructed to suspend outdoor activities until further notice.

Under the guidance of the District Magistrate, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) and the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) have issued an advisory to all educational institutions. While schools will remain open, no outdoor activities will be permitted.

Additionally, schools have been advised not to pressure students with health issues to attend classes. Absences of unwell students will not be marked as absent, ensuring that children prioritize their health during this period.