New Delhi woke up to another alarming day on Saturday, as air pollution levels across the capital reached ‘severe’ levels.
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) forecasted that the city’s air quality will remain ‘very poor’ for the next six days, with no immediate relief in sight.
Earlier on Friday, Delhi’s Chief Minister, Atishi, took swift action to curb the effects of the worsening pollution by announcing new measures aimed at reducing traffic congestion and adjusting work schedules.
These include revised working hours for government offices, designed to minimize the number of vehicles on the road during peak hours.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) across various districts painted a grim picture.
Areas like Shadipur, Narela, and Jahangirpuri reported AQI levels hovering around 450, far exceeding safe limits.
The particulate matter (PM2.5) levels in these areas were also alarmingly high, with readings above 400 micrograms per cubic meter in many parts of the city.
The following are the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings and particulate matter (PM 2.5) levels across various locations in the city:
In response to the ongoing crisis, Delhi’s Chief Minister had announced on Thursday that primary schools in the city would switch to online classes.
Taking to X, CM Atishi posted, “Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes, until further directions.”
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