Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Dec 6: The air quality in the national capital continued to be in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday morning, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 311on Monday morning. Gurugram recorded an AQI at 301 and Noida recorded an AQI at 342 respectively. In light of the air quality standard, SAFAR issued an advisory to reduce heavy exertion.
As per SAFAR’s prediction, the AQI in Delhi will deteriorate to 321 and will remain in the ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday.
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.
