Considering the air quality, the Delhi High Court directed the central government to file a detailed response within 10 days on the petition seeking a reduction in GST on air purifiers.
Japan’s clean air has taken social media by storm. Indian national Azeem Mansoori shared a clear view of Mount Fuji from 200 kilometers away, leaving people astonished. This sight is raising awareness amidst the smog and pollution of Delhi and other major Indian cities.
Other areas recorded the following AQI levels: DTU 425, Dwarka Sector 8 391, IGI Airport T3 323, ITO 402, Jahangirpuri 426, Lodhi Road 341, Mundka 426, Najafgarh 348, Punjabi Bagh 405, Rohini 356, Vivek Vihar 411, Sonia Vihar 393, RK Puram 397, and Wazirpur 426.
Pollution levels rose sharply across the city, and many areas entered the “severe” category. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the national capital’s AQI was recorded at 390 by 9 pm, significantly higher than Monday’s 304 and Sunday’s 279.
The minimum temperature also dropped to 9.7 degrees Celsius, the lowest this season. The Meteorological Department has predicted fog and haze in many parts of Delhi and NCR in the coming days.
The doctor explained that the deteriorating AQI after Diwali affects everyone, but it particularly impacts some people the most, causing both long-term and short-term health effects.
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Citizens have been urged to maximize public transport use and avoid private vehicles, as well as to refrain from dust-causing activities.
The Delhi residents have perceived this change as an invaluable present and city recorded that it is 12th consecutive day of better air quality.
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