Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday as air quality remained in the ‘severe' category for the third consecutive day as the cold gripped the region.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 442 at 7:15 AM, with several areas in the national Capital registering levels between 400 and 500.
Visibility across the region was significantly reduced, with low-visibility procedures implemented at Delhi airport after visibility dropped to 300 meters.
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Instead of granting the work from home (WFH) request, the manager told the employee to take a leave, but still complete the work.
Delhi woke up on Friday to a thick layer of toxic smog, as the air quality in the national capital showed no improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 397, categorised as 'very poor' at 8 am on Friday.
In view of deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Gurugram administration on Thursday directed all schools in the district to conduct classes for students up to class 5 in hybrid mode.
Keep reading as we list odd ways through which the air pollution is affecting your health.
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