To protect the health of schoolchildren, the government also decided to suspend in-person classes in all schools, except for students in grades X and XII preparing for board exams, until November 10. The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI), recorded at 4 pm daily, stood at 421 on Monday.
The smog tower in Delhi's Connaught Place, inaugurated in 2021, is locked up and not operational as the national capital battles severe pollution with the air quality dipping to hazardous levels.
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) hit 460 on Friday, the worst so far this year, prompting the implementation of a fresh set of measures under the Graded Response Action Plan for air pollution.
The air quality in Delhi has worsened since the start of November, with AQI levels reaching as high as 700 in some regions. Here is a list of recommended gadgets that will help you maintain your idoor air quality and prevent breathing problems.