Delhi still continues to remain in the severe category on Monday morning (November 05) as the maximum AQI records 488, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).Delhi AQI records 488 todayNotably, the pollution levels in the national capital constantly lying in the severe category for the past few days recording AQI in the 400 to 500 range at several locations in and around Delhi.#WATCH | Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the Severe category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).(Visuals from Kartavya Path, shot at 6:52 am today) pic.twitter.com/7ZKlaQa7UM— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2023As per Mondays report, an overall average AQI (Air Quality Index) of 488 in Moti Bagh in Delhi.Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the Severe category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).AQI in RK Puram at 466, in ITO at 402, in Patparganj at 471 and in New Moti Bagh at 488 pic.twitter.com/oBrbdeLqdp— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2023Work from home for 50% of govt. staffUnder the final stage of the pollution control plan, the Delhi government has also announced a work from home policy for 50% of government staff till the next orders in order to combat the worsening air quality crisis in the city.According to data Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed Delhis air quality index increased by over 200 points since October 27.The worst air quality was recorded on November 3 since the previous high of 471 was recorded on November 12, 2021, which has since been improving with relatively better wind speed.However, thick toxic haze continues to blanket the national capital on the sixth consecutive day.A letter to CentreMeanwhile, on Sunday, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai addressed a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav urging that only CNG, electric and BS VI-compliant vehicles be permitted in Delhi-NCR in view of the worsening air quality ahead of Diwali and expectations of further deterioration.
