As air quality in Delhi remains 'severe', Arvind Kejriwal govt shuts down primary schools
Delhi woke up to ‘severe’ air quality on Tuesday and Wednesday as the pollution levels breached the permissible standards by multiple times
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Pollution in New Delhi hit a dangerous level on Tuesday and Wednesday and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) declared a public health emergency in the city. The air quality plunged to levels likened to smoking at least 50 cigarettes in a single day. AP
A thick fog that hung over the sprawling city worsened conditions. Residents complained of smarting eyes and irritation in the throat. The smog as seen in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad on Wednesday morning. Firstpost/Vivek Anand
Most of the areas show pollution levels much above 'severe' limits, forcing the Delhi government to declare a holiday for primary schools on Wednesday. Firstpost/Vivek Anand
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has also sought an appointment with Union environment minister Harsh Vardhan to discuss the alarming situation. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Tuesday recorded 'severe' air quality, which means the intensity of pollution was extreme. Firstpost/Vivek Anand
Pollution level was also worse in neighbouring Ghaziabad and schools were shut down. Construction activities will be also be closed in the region due to declining air quality. Firstpost/Vivek Anand