The Air Quality Index at 19 of the 39 monitoring stations in Delhi on Sunday recorded readings above 400, categorised as “severe”, showed the Sameer application, which provides hourly updates published by the Central Pollution Control Board, at 5.05 pm
Delhiites urged to opt for carpooling, public transport as AQI breaches 400 mark
Delhi enters 'red zone'- Citizens asked to opt for carpooling, public transport as AQI breaches 400 mark | What to know
As Delhi continues to reel from worsening air pollution, Gupta has now advised private institutions to prioritise work-from-home.
This comes after AQI levels in several parts of the city breached the 400-mark, making Delhi enter the ‘red zone' of air pollution levels.
She has also changed the working hours of Delhi government and Delhi Municipal Corporation offices in view of the rising air pollution levels in the city.
The Chief Minister's Office has issued a press release which says that this decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to prevent rising pollution, ensuring that pressure on the roads due to a large number of vehicles plying at once is eased.
The decision was taken during a meeting with senior officials of the Environment Department. The government came to the decision that starting 15 November 2025 to 15 February 2025, office timings of the Delhi government and the MCD will be changed in phases.
This has been done because in winter seasons, the level of pollutants in the national capital, like PM 2.5 and PM 10, rise far above normal levels, thus deteriorating the air quality and in turn impacting public health.
This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates.
Source: LiveMint
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The Air Quality Index at 19 of the 39 monitoring stations in Delhi on Sunday recorded readings above 400, categorised as “severe”, showed the Sameer application, which provides hourly updates published by the Central Pollution Control Board, at 5.05 pm
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