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Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Severe’, AQI Exceeds 450 in Several Locations
Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate, remaining in the 'severe plus' category on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings exceeding 450 in several areas. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's 24-hour average AQI had reached an alarming 451 by 4 pm on Thursday, indicating hazardous air conditions across the city.
“Delhi Shrouded in Moderate Fog with ‘Severe’ AQI; Minimum Temperature Drops to 5.9°C”
Delhi woke up to a blanket of moderate fog on Tuesday, as the city continued to grapple with severe air pollution. The air quality index (AQI) stood at 426 at 9 am, classified as ‘severe,’ prompting the reimposition of restrictions under stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This comes a day after the AQI crossed into the ‘severe’ category, marking an alarming rise from 379 (very poor) at 4 pm on Monday to 401 by 10 pm.
Delhi’s Pusa Sees 3.2°C; IMD Issues Extended Cold Wave Alerts for Northern India
Delhi’s winter chill intensified on Thursday, with temperatures plunging to the city’s coldest December day in the past three years. The minimum temperature dropped to 4.5°C, with Pusa and Ayangar areas recording 3.2°C and 3.8°C, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city also witnessed cold wave conditions, with the IMD extending its cold wave warnings for parts of North India until the weekend.
“Bomb Threat Emails Sent to 16 Delhi Schools, Marking Second Incident This Week”
Delhi was once again on edge on Friday morning as bomb threat emails were sent to sixteen schools, marking the second such incident in less than a week. The threats prompted a swift response from multiple agencies, including the Delhi Police, fire department, bomb detection teams, and dog squads, who launched searches at the affected schools to ensure the safety of students and staff.
“Delhi Implements Staggered Work Hours and Vehicle Bans as Air Quality Remains ‘Severe'”
Delhi is grappling with a worsening air pollution crisis as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to stay in the ‘severe’ category for the fourth consecutive day. On Saturday, the AQI in parts of the city was recorded at 406, signaling a toxic environment that poses severe health risks to residents. In response to this ongoing crisis, the Delhi government has taken drastic steps, including imposing bans on certain vehicle types, staggering office timings, and suspending construction activities.
