Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Nov 22: The air quality in the national capital continues to remain in the ‘very poor’ category for the ninth consecutive day on Monday, as per the system of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR).
The overall Air Quality Index has dipped again from 347 on Sunday to 352 today. The concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 stood at 188 in the ‘very poor’ and 301 in the ‘poor’ category respectively.
According to the SAFAR bulletin, the per cent share of stubble burning related pollutants to Delhi’s PM 2.5 may remain low in spite of high wind speeds.
With aim to curb air pollution, CM has extended the ban imposed on the entry of trucks in Delhi carrying non-essential items till November 26. Delhi government has also asked its employees to continue working from home till Friday.
“Government offices shall remain closed till Nov 26 except those involved in essential services. Private offices are advised to allow their staff to work from home till 26th Nov,” the order letter read on Sunday.
The government has also asked the private offices and institutions to let their employees work from home till November 26 to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
