Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Nov 30: The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi (overall) stood at 362 in the ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday morning, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
The PM 2.5 was recorded at 362 at 8:30 am. Gurugram and Noida recorded AQI of 375 and 448 in the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories respectively.
As per SAFAR, the air quality is likely to deteriorate tomorrow, with AQI slipping to 377 and will remain in the ‘very poor’ category.
Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday held a review meeting with concerned departments regarding air pollution and said that all construction activities would remain suspended in the nation Capital till further orders. The ban on the entry of trucks, barring those engaged in essential services, has been extended till November 30.
However, the Delhi government reopened schools on Monday after they were closed due to high air pollution levels.
