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Pollution emergency continues in Delhi, air quality remains 'critical' | | | New Delhi: The pollution level in Delhi-NCR continues to remain hazardous on Monday as the overall AQI level recorded at 6 am in the national capital was 708. The Noida region recorded AQI at 720 and Gurugram at 833 both remaining at 'hazardous' level. The air quality was marked as 'critical' at 3 am in the NCR region on Monday.
The Delhi-NCR on Sunday observed a drastic increase in the AQI level which went more than 1000 at several places. The pollution spiked in Delhi and adjoining areas even after light rain showers on Saturday and Sunday.
The AQI is expected to remain in the 'severe' category and reduced magnitude will only be realized by today evening. However, the rain probability is increasing as the weather remains cloudy. The rain is likely to bring relief in the Delhi-NCR till November 5.
Schools in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will remain closed till November 5 as per the order issued by the government. To curb the problem of pollution the Delhi government has implemented the odd-even scheme which will begin from today in the national capital. The scheme will remain in place till November 15 and will be applicable from 8 am to 8 pm.
Under the odd-even scheme, private vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) will be allowed on roads on odd dates and those with an even digit (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) on even dates. The rules will also be applicable on vehicles with registration numbers of other states |
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