Tighter restrictions in New Delhi as air pollution turns 'severe'
The Straits Times|December 18, 2024
India has tightened restrictions aimed at helping the public cope with pollution twice in 24 hours in New Delhi and its surrounding regions after a deterioration in air quality.
Tighter restrictions in New Delhi as air pollution turns 'severe'

The latest recommendations for Dec 17 were issued late on Dec 16 after the air quality index (AQI) reading rose above 400 on a scale of zero to 500, turning "severe". That prompted an emergency meeting of the government body tasked with managing pollution.

Earlier on Dec 16, the recommendations for hybrid classes - both online and in-person - were limited to classes up to grade 5 but were later extended to all classes except grades 10 and 12.

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