Delhi air remains 'very poor'; govt extends ban on entry of trucks, orders WFH for its employees
India Today
Delhi's air quality remained under 'very poor' category at 352 early Monday. To combat air pollution, the Delhi government has extended the ban on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items into the city and work from home for its employees till November 26.
Delhi's air quality remains poisonous as the Air Quality Index (AQI) across the city remains under 'very poor' category on Monday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). It is predicted that the AQI will remain 'very poor' on Tuesday as well.
On Monday morning, the overall AQI in Delhi stood at 352, as per SAFAR. The IIT Delhi area recorded AQI at 339; in Pusa, it was 336; near Lodhi Road, the AQI was recorded at 336 and near the airport area, it was 357. (All PM 2.5 concentration)
