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Pollution Crisis: Delhi’s Air Quality Hits ‘Severe’ Category, Primary Schools Switch To Online Mode As GRAP-III Kicks In

As part of efforts to ease commuting difficulties, given the implementation of GRAP-III, '20 extra trips (in addition to 40 already in place since GRAP-II was implemented) will be inducted into services on weekdays starting today.

Delhi Pollution Crisis
Delhi Pollution Crisis

Delhi Pollution Crisis: Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category of the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the second consecutive day on Thursday. By 4 pm, the city’s AQI stood at 424, worse than the reading of 418 recorded on Wednesday, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The national capital recorded a severe AQI in certain areas – Anand Vihar (473), Dwarka (458), RK Puram (454), Mundka (460), Chandni Chowk (407), at 7 am. Delhi Airport also saw major disturbances as 151 incoming flights were delayed and one was canceled yesterday. Meanwhile, 282 departures faced delays averaging 45 minutes. 

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CAQM Invokes STAGE III Of The GRAP

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), imposed restrictions under Stage 3 Thursday evening – a day after AQI hit the ‘severe’ category for the first time. As per the agency’s guidelines, action under Stages 2, 3, and 4 of GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) shall be taken into account before the AQI reaches the projected levels for that stage. However, the agency failed to act proactively. Stage III of GRAP for Delhi-NCR is to be effective from 8 am on November 15.

Also Read: IMD Weather Update: Rainfall Alert For Kerala, Fog Warning In UP, Punjab; Delhi’s AQI Remains ‘Severe’

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Online Classes For Primary Schools In Delhi

In response to the ongoing air pollution crisis, Delhi CM Atishi announced that all classes for students up to Class V for all primary schools in Delhi-NCR will be shifted to online mode, until further directions by the state government.

Delhi Metro Adds 60 Extra Weekday Trips To Ease Commuting

As part of efforts to ease commuting difficulties, given the implementation of GRAP-III, ’20 extra trips (in addition to 40 already in place since GRAP-II was implemented) will be inducted into services on weekdays starting today. Additionally, 60 extra trips will be performed by Delhi Metro on weekdays till GRAP-III remains in place, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweeted.

Also Read: Delhi NCR Implements GRAP Stage III As Air Quality Worsens, Prompting School Closures, Construction Bans, Vehicle Restrictions

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