According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall AQI in Delhi was recorded at 281 as of 8 am as a thin layer of haze covered parts of the city this morning.
The Delhi Police directed social media and e-commerce platforms to immediately cease the online sale and delivery of firecrackers within the National Capital Territory (NCT) amid rising air pollution levels.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has amended the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), introducing stricter measures to address escalating air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Taking to his official handle on X, Gopal Rai posted, "To reduce pollution, Delhi government decided to work from home in government offices. 50 per cent employees will work from home."
With Delhi's air quality once again on hazardous levels, health and climate experts have termed the situation a "public health emergency", while calling for phasing out of fossil fuels and adopting clean energy solutions.
Notably, CAQM imposed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Delhi NCR from Monday, which saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping into the 'severe plus' category.
Amid 'severe' pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a circular advising litigants and advocates in the apex court premises to ensure wearing masks and taking health measures.
Notably, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Delhi NCR from Monday, which saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping into the 'severe plus' 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).