Delhi air pollution disaster: Smog blanket over metropolis results in extreme AQI, contemporary restrictions imposed

NEW DELHI: Dense smog and fog continued to blanket Delhi on Friday, retaining the Air High quality Index (AQI) within the ‘Extreme’ class, which poses well being dangers to residents and challenges for drivers.
In response, the central air pollution authority has carried out Stage III of the Graded Response Motion Plan (GRAP), which features a ban on development actions and restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel autos in Delhi and the NCR, efficient from 8am on Friday.

To guard kids from the intense air pollution, the Delhi authorities has suspended in-person courses for major faculties, permitting solely on-line periods till additional discover.
In response to IITM’s air high quality warning, AQI ranges are predicted to stay within the ‘very poor’ vary by way of November 17, with this sample anticipated to persist for a minimum of six extra days.
In anticipation of continued poor air high quality, the Directorate Common of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suggested airways to make sure their plane and pilots are educated for CAT II/III low-visibility landings, notably for operations at Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Amritsar airports.
(With company inputs)