GRAP 4 restrictions imposed: Delhi-registered BS-IV and older diesel-run heavy goods vehicles are banned, except for essential services under Stage 4.
Delhi-NCR pollution: This decision came after stage four restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan were put in place as air quality in the region continues to deteriorate.
GRAP Stage 3, which was brought back on Thursday, entails a ban on non-essential construction work and a return of hybrid mode classes for the students.
Delhi-NCR pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from December 16, after Delhi's air quality deteriorated further.
Theoretically, living above the 16th floor of a high-rise is believed to keep at bay most ground-level pollutants. However, people who live in high rises are falling sick due to pollution.
As per the government order, the schools will function in hybrid mode for now as long as the air quality is in the severe category and the GRAP IV restrictions are imposed.
Weather Update Today: The cyclonic circulation is expected to move northwestward, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on November 26 and 27. The depression is also likely to cause heavy rainfall to South Coastal Andhra Pradesh from November 26 to 29.
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Should schools reopen in Delhi-NCR amid air pollution? While some of the parents felt the need for a physical school opening, others strongly objected to it and said health is more important than education and online classes should continue.
School reopening news: Offline classes are likely to resume on November 25, while the schedule for examinations and interviews remains unchanged. The development comes as the authorities had ordered the closure of schools till November 23.
Delhi school reopening news: As per the earlier order of the Delhi government, online classes for schools will continue until further notice or the air quality improves in the city.
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Work from home: Prior to this, the Delhi government had announced staggered office timings for its offices and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) be3cause of the air pollution.
Delhi air pollution: The Indian Railways said 13 trains were running late and 9 trains were put back due to smog in the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in the city dropped to 12.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
In view of severe air pollution in the national capital, universities like Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Jamia Milia Islamia have shifted to online classes. Check their schedule, and other related information here.
Delhi air pollution: In the wake of air pollution, restrictions under GRAP 4 have been imposed in the city and as part of the curbs, there is a ban on construction and demolition activities, including linear public projects such as highways, roads, flyovers.
Delhi air pollution: According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 488 as of 8 am, placing it in the 'severe plus' category.
Delhi air pollution: The air quality deteriorated in several cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and parts of northern India, reaching severe levels and raising concerns about health risks.
Air pollution: The Supreme Court earlier in the day slammed the Delhi government over the delay in the implementation of stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital despite the alarming rise in pollution.
According to the information available, Purushottam Express, Shramjeevi Express, Jammu Mail, Punjab Express, INDP NDLS Express, UP Sampark Kranti Express, Sainik Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, and Hirakund Express were among the other Delhi-bound passenger trains running behind schedule as of 6 AM
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