The air quality in Delhi remain in the ‘poor’ category on Monday.
The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) portal of the Ministry of Earth Sciences reported an air quality index (AQI) of 256 at 7.30 am.
The air quality of Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram is also in the ‘poor’ category.
Ban continues at Delhi border on entry of trucks, construction and demolition activities: Delhi govt
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the ban on the entry of trucks, barring CNG, e-trucks and those engaged in essential services, will continue till further orders in view of a forecast about further deterioration of air quality in the national capital.
Rai also said the government will review the ban on construction and demolition activities on December 16.
The minister said the education department has sent a proposal to the environment department, seeking immediate reopening of schools and coaching centers for students in Class 6 and above, and in colleges.
