Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Nov 17: Delhi’s Air quality continues to be in the ‘very poor’ category for the fourth consecutive day today, as per the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR).
The Jahangirpuri area recorded AQI 454, which is the worst in the city. However, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reduced from 396 from Tuesday to 379 today.
Meanwhile, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Tuesday issued directions like a ban on construction work, shutting of public schools and work from home, among other measures to control air pollution in the region.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 10 degree Celsius on Tuesday. The maximum temperature for the day was 27 degrees Celsius.
The commission has also directed five states to submit a compliance report before November 22 to the commission and directions will be closely monitored by Chief Secretary of NCR states, GNCTD on a regular basis, said the official release.
