Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51am on 19 Nov 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) soared to 494 on Tuesday, with several monitoring stations hitting the 500-mark, categorizing the pollution as "severe plus." A thick smog engulfed the city, reducing visibility and heightening health concerns. GRAP-IV restrictions remain enforced, banning non-essential vehicles and halting public construction projects. The Supreme Court has urged Delhi-NCR states to consider halting physical classes. Schools and universities, including Delhi University and JNU, have shifted to online learning until later this week. Authorities advise residents to limit outdoor activities as particulate matter levels continue to worsen.
