Air quality in the national capital, Delhi, has been hovering in the ‘very poor’ category for the last three days with the overall air quality index (AQI) reaching 338 at 8 AM on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

As per the pollution monitoring unit of CPCB, Delhi and its suburbs showed a marginal improvement in air quality on Sunday, November 19, as the AQI stood at 301 at 4 PM.

Meanwhile, several places across the national capital have recorded the AQI between 300 and 400 in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday morning. Anand Vihar recorded AQI at 364, Ashok Vihar at 343, Dwarka at 371, ITO at 320, Punjabi Bagh at 398, RK Puram at 346, and Rohini at 386 AQI, according to the CPCB data.

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Besides, the National Capital Region (NCR) also showed a significant improvement in air quality. Noida recorded an AQI of 308, Ghaziabad at 306, Gurugram at 239, Greater Noida at 288 and Faridabad at 320.

In view of the improvement in the air quality, the Centre on Saturday removed the significant curbs such as the ban on construction work related to the linear projects, and entry of the trucks into the national capital. These measures were part of the final stage of the centre's air pollution control measures, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Meanwhile, the government-aided and private schools in Delhi have also resumed classes today after an extended winter break due to pollution.

“In light of the developments, it is ordered that all government, government-aided and private recognised schools in Delhi shall resume all classes (from pre-school to Standard XII) physically w.e.f. 20.11.2013 i.e. Monday. However, outdoor sports activities and morning assemblies will not be held for the next one week from the issuance of this order. All parents must be informed, accordingly, well in advance,” said an order issued by the Delhi Government on Saturday.

(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)

First Published:Nov 20, 2023 12:09 PM IST