Will Delhi close schools and colleges after Noida as the air quality worsens? Major Declaration Predicted Today

  • Nov. 4, 2022, 12:19 p.m.

Delhi Air Pollution Latest Update: As the air quality in the national capital turned "severe," officials at the Delhi government said Environment Minister Gopal Rai will convene a high-level meeting on Friday to discuss the implementation of curbs on polluting activities under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan, officials said on Thursday.

The order from the Delhi government stated that the city government may take a call on the closure of educational institutions, non-emergency commercial activities, and the ply of vehicles on an odd-even basis.

decision likely to work from home

Apart from school and college closing decisions, the central and state governments may also decide on permitting work from home.

Earlier in the day, Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index spiralled to 450, just a notch short of the "severe plus" category, as the share of stubble burning in the national capital’s PM2.5 pollution soared to 38 percent amid stagnant conditions and a favourable transport-level wind speed.

Plying of diesel vehicles is banned.

As Delhi stands at the edge of a public health emergency, the Commission of Air Quality Management on Thursday directed authorities to ban the plying of four-wheeled diesel light motor vehicles in the city and adjoining NCR districts and the entry of trucks into the national capital as part of anti-pollution measures under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

However, BS-VI vehicles and those used for essential and emergency services are exempted, according to an order issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

An AQI of 400 or higher is considered "severe" and can affect healthy people and seriously impact those with existing illnesses.

With the pollution levels worsening, the CAQM had directed authorities on Saturday to impose a ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR, barring essential projects and other curbs under the third stage of the GRAP.

Noida to hold online classes until November 8

Due to rising pollution in the National Capital Region, all schools in Noida and Greater Noida were asked to hold classes online for students up to Class 8 until November 8. Giving details, Dharmveer Singh, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) for Gautam Buddh Nagar, said he has instructed the schools to hold classes for students in Classes 9 through 12 online whenever possible.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

Rajdhani delhi representative

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