Delhi Pollution live updates: Supreme Court to hear plea on toxic air today
Delhi Pollution live updates: The air quality in the national capital has been worsening, crossing the “severe plus” threshold with a 481 AQI (Air Quality Index) on Monday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The rising air pollution has affected all facets of life in the city, as emergency measures are implemented. Under the fourth stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), public transport has been encouraged with the entry of trucks, as well as all BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel (four-wheelers) in the Delhi-NCR region being banned....Read More
A few other key measures being implemented are:
- Schools have also been shifted online, with exceptions made for students of class 10 and 11. Workplaces have also advised to practise remote working if possible for their employees.
- Public, municipal, and private offices are required to operate at 50% capacity, with the remaining staff working from home.
- Construction and demolition activities, mining-related activities have been halted and water will be sprinkled on major traffic-heavy roads daily to reduce particulate matter in the air.
The air pollution in the city has been caused by stubble burning in neighbouring states such as Punjab, which have increased particulate matter. The pollution is expected to worsen with the onset of winter.
The issue has also ignited a political blame game with the BJP blaming Delhi's environment minister Gopal Rai for his failure to control the situation and demanding his resignation.
Rai has also hit back and accused the BJP-led governments in the neighbouring states of doing nothing to prevent air pollution.
Delhi Pollution live updates: Nuh announces holiday for schools upto Class 5 from November 5 to November 22
Delhi Pollution live updates: In response to the worsening air pollution, the Nuh administration in Haryana has declared holidays for schools up to Class 5 from November 18 to November 22, according to an official order.
As per the order from the office of the district elementary education officer of Nuh, the holiday has been declared in all government, semi-government, and private schools in the Nuh district of Haryana.
The administration has directed all Block Education Officers to strictly implement the orders in their respective blocks.
Delhi Pollution live updates: Train services delayed due to dense fog
Delhi Pollution live updates: Several trains experienced disruptions on Monday morning due to low visibility caused by dense fog in the Delhi-NCR.
Purushottam Express, Shramjeevi Express, Jammu Mail, Punjab Express, INDP NDLS Express, UP Sampark Kranti Express, Sainik Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, and Hirakund Express are among some of the Delhi-bound passenger trains running behind schedule as of 6 AM, according to news agency ANI.
Delhi Pollution live updates: All stations record AQI above 450; health at risk
Delhi Pollution live updates: All the stations for SAFAR-India in Delhi recorded AQIs of at least 450, which puts them in the “severe plus” category."
The rising air pollution can cause the following health issues:
- Respiratory effects for healthy people
-Serious health impacts for people with lung or heart disease
-Health impacts even during light physical activity
Delhi Pollution live updates: PM 2.5, cancerous pollutant, present in the air in dangerous amounts
Delhi Pollution live updates: News agency AP said the levels of PM2.5 pollutants, which are dangerous cancer-causing microparticles that enter the bloodstream through the lungs, were recorded at 57 times above the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum on Sunday evening.
They also stood around 39 times above warning limits at dawn on Monday.
Delhi Pollution live updates: Supreme Court to hear case on air pollution in the city
Delhi Pollution live updates: The Supreme Court is listed to hear a plea regarding the air pollution in Delhi today, as the toxic air quality has gone beyond the category of “severe plus” with an AQI of 481 according to the CPCB.
The air pollution has been deemed hazardous, leading to emergency measures being initiated such as bans on certain vehicles, shutting down of schools and workplaces.
Delhi Pollution live updates: Residents cry for help amid rising air and water pollution
Delhi Pollution live updates: With high concentrations of pollutants in the air and toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, residents have complained of difficulty in breathing and irritation in the eyes.
A resident of Delhi told news agency ANI, "I have been living here for 20 years...This (air pollution) causes burning in the eyes, breathing difficulties, cough and cold. Pollution is very high here. Water is polluted too... We are habituated now. But someone new won't be able to stay here, they would fall ill immediately."
Delhi Pollution live updates: Indigo issues advisory to passengers due to ‘dense fog’
Delhi Pollution live updates: Due to dense fog in Delhi and Chandīgarh, budget carrier Indigo has issued a statement urging passengers to check their flight details today.
In a post on X,they said" Fog is currently affecting visibility in Delhi/ Chandigarh, which may result in slow moving traffic and delays in flight schedules."
Delhi Pollution live updates: IMD issues orange alert for fog
Delhi Pollution live updates: The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Delhi on Monday due to “dense” to “very dense fog” which will impact air, rail and road travel.
The visibility in the city is expected to plummet as low as 200 meters in most of the national capital and the surrounding regions.
Delhi Pollution live updates: IQAir says Delhi AQI at 1001, likely to reduce throughout the day
Delhi Pollution live updates: Swiss company IQAir has classified Delhi's air to be hazardous, registering the AQI at 1001. The forecast also shows that this number will reduce throughout the day.
The have also asked people to stay indoors as much as is possible or wear masks outside.
Delhi Pollution live updates: Trucks, BS-IV diesel cars banned after GRAP 4 begins
Delhi Pollution live updates: Due to the rising pollution, FRAP-4 has been implemented in the city, causing trucks, diesel-run medium and heavy goods vehicles registered in Delhi (BS-IV or below) to be banned.
Exceptions are made to vehicles carrying essential goods. Other non-essential light commercial vehicles from outside Delhi are prohibited unless they use cleaner fuels like CNG, BS-VI diesel, or are electric vehicles.
Delhi air pollution live updates: Low visibility procedures initiated at Delhi airport
Delhi air pollution live updates: "Low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi airport. All flight operations are normal at present," said Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said in a post on X.
DIAL operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport, which handles around 1,400 flight movements daily.
It also advised passengers to contact the airlines concerned for updated flight information
Delhi air pollution live updates: Schools to go online for all students, except class 10 and 12
Delhi air pollution live updates: As the air pollution in the national capital suffocates the city, schools will be going online to prevent exposure for children.
Delhi CM Atishi said in a post on X, “With the imposition of GRAP-4 from tomorrow, physical classes shall be discontinued for all students, apart from Class 10 and 12. All schools will hold online classes, until further orders.”
Several workplaces will also switch to an online mode of working or reduced capacity to ensure the health of the employees.
