Delhi's AQI reaches 'severe-plus' post pollution

The air quality worsened dipping to the severe plus category with AQI at 471 at 9am on Friday.

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The smoky haze shrouding Delhi thickened on Thursday, obscuring the skyline and hiding the sun, due to a surge in farm fires and unfavourable weather conditions

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The air quality in several parts of Delhi reeled under the 'severe' category on Friday morning with Mundka recording the highest Air Quality Index (498), as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

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The Delhi Metro is set to increase its train services by an additional 20 trips across its network, effective from November 3. This decision comes in response to measures implemented by pollution control authorities on Thursday

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All government and private primary schools in Delhi will remain shut till Saturday in view of the rising air pollution levels, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday

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Hospitals in Delhi have reported a rise in cases of prolonged coughing, throat infection, eye irritation, and nasal discharge amid worsening air quality that has slipped into the 'severe' zone in many parts of the city

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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) stated that from November 1, only electric, CNG and BS VI-compliant diesel buses will be allowed to operate between Delhi and the cities and towns of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan falling in the National Capital Region (NCR).

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In extreme situations like this, it is better to avoid going out, along with physical activities.Experts advise that N95 masks are a good combat tool against air pollution. Air purifying plants like Tulsi, spider plant, aloe vera in homes and offices to increase indoor air quality

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