Delhi AQI Enters Very Poor Category, Hybrid Classes for Students Up to Class 5 in Noida and Ghaziabad

New Delhi: The increasing air pollution in Delhi-NCR has increased the problems of the people. On the morning of Thursday, November 12, the air in the capital reached very poor category. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 319 at 6 am. Thick blanket of smog was seen in many areas. Pollution is now affecting the education of school children also. In Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, instructions have been given to conduct studies in hybrid mode for students up to class five. At the same time, Ghaziabad administration has also banned construction activities to control pollution.

How bad has Delhi's air become?

The effect of pollution was clearly visible in many areas of the capital on Thursday morning. A thick layer of smog remained around Akshardham. Smog was also seen in areas like AIIMS, JLN Stadium and Sarai Kale Khan. At 6 am, Delhi's AQI was recorded at 319, which falls in the Very Poor category. Due to continuously deteriorating air, people may have to face problems like breathing problems and eye irritation.

Which works are banned in Ghaziabad till 20th November?

In view of pollution, the District Magistrate of Ghaziabad has given instructions to strictly implement the rules of GRAP-3. Under this, all government and private construction and demolition activities have been banned in the district till November 20. A warning has also been given of action against those who violate the order.

Apart from this, instructions have been given to double the work of cleaning machines and sprinkling water to remove dust from the roads. The concerned departments have also been asked to regularly monitor these activities.

What order came regarding schools in Noida and Ghaziabad?

Increasing pollution has also affected the education of small children. In Noida and Greater Noida, studying in hybrid mode has been made mandatory for students up to class five. The instructions issued by District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar will be applicable to all government, aided and recognised schools.

Under this system, children will be able to study through both online and offline mediums. Where the facility of online classes is available, schools will have to provide this option. In Ghaziabad also, instructions have been given to implement the same system for children up to class five.

What was the AQI of Delhi-NCR a day ago?

Even on November 11, poor air quality was recorded in many cities of Delhi-NCR. At 6 am, Delhi's AQI was 299, Noida's 276 and Gurugram's 295. At the same time, AQI had reached 377 in Hisar, Haryana. 323 AQI was recorded in Ballabhgarh and 303 in Karnal. It is clear from this that the problem of pollution continues to persist in Delhi-NCR as well as in the surrounding cities.