New Delhi: As many as 8 flight services were diverted and 22 train services affected due to dense smog in the national capital. Besides, nine other trains were cancelled on Tuesday morning.
With no signs of improvement in air quality, a thick layer of smog covered the national capital for the second consecutive day and pollution levels reached a hazardous AQI of 494, placing the city firmly in the 'severe plus' category.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 488 as of 8am, placing it in the 'severe plus' category.
IndiGo advisory
IndiGo Airlines issued an advisory late-night and said, "Foggy weather in Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh is affecting travel conditions, including slow-moving traffic and possible changes to flight operations. Please plan accordingly and stay updated on the flight status for a smooth journey."
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At such high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, the air is considered hazardous to health, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or heart conditions.
Toxic froth in Yamuna
As the pollution level continues to remain high, a thick froth of toxic foam continues to float in paets of the Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj and Okhla Barrage.
The residents of Delhi continue to raise alarms as air quality levels in many areas remain in the "severe plus" category in multiple areas.
Online classes in JNU too
Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has also decided to conduct classes online until November 22, citing severe pollution and hazardous AQI levels in Delhi and the NCR.
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SC advisory
In view of the 'severe' pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a circular advising litigants and advocates in the apex court premises to ensure wearing masks and taking health measures.
"Inviting reference to Order dated November 17, 2024, of Director (Technical), Member Convenor of Sub-Committee on GRAP, Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas notifying implementation of Actions under stage-IV (Severe Air Quality) of revised Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR, it has been directed that an advisory be issued for taking preventive health measures including wearing of mask," the SC stated in the notice.
"Everyone is, therefore, advised to ensure wearing of a mask and taking health measures mentioned in the aforesaid order," it added. (with Agency inputs)
