Additionally, the central commission has recommended that state governments consider suspending classes for students up to Class 5 as part of the efforts to address the deteriorating air quality.
Delhi's air quality index on 2023's last day was recorded in the 'severe' category. Forecasts indicated that the toxic circumstances would probably last for at least three more days.
Residents sought refuge in night shelters across various parts of the national capital as the cold wave intensified on the intervening night of Tuesday.
Various locations across Delhi registered air quality in the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ category and the national capital ranks third in the list of most polluted cities across India.