Air quality in Delhi has plunged to ‘very poor’ category with a thick layer of smog engulfing the national capital. Delhi’s AQI had remained in the ‘very poor’ category for three consecutive days until Tuesday, but slipped back to the ‘poor’ category by 11 pm. This showed a slight improvement from the past week of ‘severe’ AQI as the strong surface-level winds have helped to disperse pollutants.
At 6 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 301 on Wednesday, which falls under the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
AQI recorded from different parts of Delhi: Ashok Vihar (316), Alipur (311), Bawana (343), Burari Crossing (301), Jahangirpuri (330), Mundka (352), Patparganj (309), R K Puram (306), Rohini (325), Shadipur (375), Wazirpur (331), Punjabi Bagh (327).
#WATCH | Trains' movement continues amid smog in Delhi. Visuals from New Delhi Railway Station.
---Advertisement---AQI is recorded at 315 near the station, categorised as 'very poor' according to the CPCB. pic.twitter.com/IwfraEwdXV
— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2024
#WATCH | Delhi: A thick layer of smog engulfs the Akshardham Temple and surrounding areas as the air quality deteriorates to the 'Very Poor' category in several parts of the national capital, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
AQI in Patparganj is at 308. pic.twitter.com/BB9dFdVopI
— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2024
Earlier, in compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) order, the Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi, had issued instructions to the heads of all government, government-aided, and unaided recognised private schools under its jurisdiction, as well as the NDMC, MCD, and Delhi Cantonment Board to conduct classes in hybrid mode for students of all classes with immediate effect until further orders.
This decision followed the Supreme Court’s order dated which directed the CAQM to review GRAP restrictions in light of their impact on education. The court emphasised the need to prioritise education while raising several concerns.
Delhi Govt Intensifies Efforts
Delhi Government has been continuously working to mitigate the air pollution level, assured the Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai. He said that AAP government is continuously working to mitigate the level of pollution in Delhi; entry has been banned for those vehicles which cause pollution, as GRAP 4 is implemented. Rai also said that he has inspected some entry points himself.
IMD Weather Update: Heavy Rainfall Alert In Tamil Nadu
India Meteorological Department has predicted extremely heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today. IMD has also issued red alert for these areas. It added that the depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into deep depression is expected to further intensify into a cyclonic storm on 27th November.
Rainfall Warning : 27th November 2024
वर्षा की चेतावनी : 27th नवंबर 2024Press Release Link (26-11-2024):https://t.co/DJzPyqJ7EW#rainfallwarning #IMDWeatherUpdate #stayalert #staysafe #TamilNadu #Kerala #AndhraPradesh@moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts @tnsdma… pic.twitter.com/ZuZluRMQU2
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 26, 2024
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam sees rain as deep depression forms over southwest Bay of Bengal
As per IMD, the deep depression is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on 27th November. pic.twitter.com/c4wemq18sM
— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2024
Due to continuous rainfall in the district, Tiruchirappalli District Collector Pradeep Kumar has announced a holiday for all schools & colleges in the district today.
Tamil Nadu | Due to continuous rainfall in the district, Tiruchirappalli District Collector Pradeep Kumar has announced a holiday for all schools & colleges in the district today.
— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2024
IndiGo has issued travel advisory for flights to/from Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai, which continue to be impacted due to adverse weather conditions.
IndiGo issues travel advisory for flights to/from Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai, which continue to be impacted due to adverse weather conditions. pic.twitter.com/9Bms7f0TgK
— ANI (@ANI) November 26, 2024
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