As the air quality in several parts of the national capital remained in the ‘severe’ category, the Commission for Air Quality Management imposed restrictions across the NCR to curb pollution.
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 346, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Air quality in Delhi’s Lodhi Road, Jahangirpuri, RK Puram, and IGI Airport (T3) areas remains severe, with AQI readings of 438, 491, 486, and 473, respectively.
In a tweet on Thursday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that all primary schools schools will be closed on November 3 and November 4.
Delhi’s environment minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday announced a five-day ban on construction work in areas with an AQI above 400.
“We are in that time of year when pollution has started to increase again. The number of patients with breathing problems has increased, with more people having coughs, colds, watery and irritated eyes, and breathing problems. People of all ages are affected by this. It is time for us to wear masks and go out only when needed,” Dr Nikhil Modi, Apollo Hospital, said as quoted by news agency ANI.
