Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Dec 8: The air quality in the national capital marginally improved on Wednesday morning as it slipped to ‘poor’ category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
The air quality index (AQI) in the city read 235 at 7.40 am. The level of PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the air at 7.40 am stood at ‘poor’ and ‘moderate’ levels, respectively.
Meanwhile, the AQI in Gurugram and Noida was recorded at 235 and 286 respectively, both in the ‘poor’ category at 7.40 am.
In light of the poor air quality standards in Delhi-NCR, the commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas on Tuesday ordered the immediate closure of industries not running on PNG or cleaner fuels in industrial areas despite the availability of gas infrastructure and supply.
The Haryana government has ordered the closure of all the schools till further orders in the four districts adjoining the Delhi due to the increasing air pollution. Delhi has also decided to close schools in the city.
The Commission for Air Quality Management for NCR and adjoining areas has also directed to stop the entry of trucks in Delhi except for CNG or electric trucks and trucks carrying essential commodities.
