Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai appealed to Uttar Pradesh Chef Minister Yogi Adityanath to stop sending BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel vehicles that emit so much smoke to the national capital.
According to the CPCB, the AQI in the Lodhi Road area was recorded at 438, in Jahangirpuri at 491, in the RK Puram area and in IGI Airport (T3) at 486 and 473 respectively.
Delhi AQI LIVE Updates: Primary schools are closed for two days, and construction bans are imposed across the National Capital Region, with vehicle restrictions in place.
Delhi-NCR air pollution: While scientists warned of a spike in pollution levels over the next two weeks, doctors expressed concerns about a potential rise in respiratory problems.