Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the central government for its lack of action on the issue of stubble burning, which she claimed has led to the severe rise in pollution and worsening air quality not only in the national capital but also around north India.
"The people in Delhi have to face this day because of the laxity of AAP and Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi has turned into poisonous smoke and poisonous breath... Delhi is helpless. In 10 years, no concrete steps were taken regarding pollution. Due to this today, Delhi is forced to breathe poison
In response to worsening air pollution, the Nuh Administration has declared holidays for schools up to Class 5 from November 18 to November 22, according to an official order.
The air quality worsened in Delhi on Monday morning and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts. The air quality level plunged to 'severe plus' levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index recorded at 7 am was 483 in the national capital.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that physical classes shall be discontinued for all students, apart from classes 10 and 12. The announcement came shortly after the implementation of GRAP-4 in Delhi-NCR on Monday.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 428 as of 8 am, placing it in the 'severe' category.
A dense layer of smog enveloped the city of Delhi for the fourth consecutive day and the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 406 as of 8 am on Saturday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
"To reduce traffic congestion and associated pollution, government offices across Delhi will be following staggered timings: 1. Municipal Corporation of Delhi: 8:30 am to 5 pm 2. Central government: 9 am to 5:30 pm 3. Delhi government: 10 am to 6:30 pm," Atishi posted on X.
A dense layer of smog enveloped the city of Delhi for the third consecutive day and the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 420 as of 9 am on Friday morning, according to the SAFAR.
As Delhi continues to grapple with 'severe' air pollution, the Delhi Airport on Thursday issued an advisory for passengers and informed that all flight operations are currently normal, however, Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at the airport.
Similar to other days, a dense layer of smog engulfed the national capital Delhi with the Air quality dropping down to 361 categorized as 'Very Poor' on Wednesday.