Delhi-NCR woke up to dense fog and near-zero visibility, disrupting road and air traffic across the region. An Orange Alert has been issued as air quality remains in the Severe Plus category, with AQI levels breaching 456 in several areas. With GRAP Stage 4 measures in force, truck entry into Delhi is restricted and construction activities remain suspended, while flight operations at Delhi airport continue to be severely impacted.
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Students from nursery to Class 5 will have to study in virtual mode compulsorily due to rising air pollution, the Delhi government said today.
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will list for hearing on December 17 a plea related to worsening air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.
Airlines have urged passengers to allow additional time while planning their journey to the airport as road traffic may be slower due to the toxic haze.
The user said that the number of deaths due to air pollution will be far higher in the Delhi NCR region.
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