No improvement in Delhi's air quality as it continues to be 'Very Poor', Kejriwal govt issues new order- Read here

New Delhi has been witnessing the worst air quality post Diwali. The quality level has been going down and the government is also ensuring steps to curb it. The state's air quality remained "very poor" on Monday morning too.

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category

As per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), Delhi's overall AQI at 6:30 AM was at 301. It may be noted that the overall AQI reduced from 347 from Sunday to 301 today.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

Kejriwal government issues new order

Meanwhile, with an aim to curb air pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government on Sunday (November 21, 2021) extended the ban on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items into the national capital and work from home for its employees till November 26.

"The government offices shall remain closed till 26 November 2021 except those involved in essential services. The private offices are advised to allow their staff to work from home till 26 November 2021," read the order issued by the Delhi government.

The order also lifted the ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi.