Air turns ‘severe plus’; schools to go online except for Standard 10, 12

Sunday, 17 November 2024 (1 hour ago)
Delhi's air quality plunged to its worst this season, reaching the 'severe plus' category. The Commission for Air Quality Management implemented emergency measures, including halting physical classes for most students and urging work-from-home arrangements. Construction activities, even on crucial projects, are now banned, and vehicular restrictions intensified.

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