Delhiites continue to wake up to thick layers of smog for three consecutive days as the air quality of바카라 웹사이트Delhi still remains in the바카라 웹사이트'severe' category with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of바카라 웹사이트431.
Stubble burning to be blamed
Owing to바카라 웹사이트to unfavourable meteorological conditions and farm fires in Punjab,바카라 웹사이트the capital city witnessed바카라 웹사이트a smog-covered Saturday morning. According to official data,바카라 웹사이트stubble burning in Punjab is primarily responsible for 34 per cent of바카라 웹사이트Delhi's PM 2.5 pollution.
In several areas, the concentration particulate matter 2.5, was above 460 micrograms per cubic metre which is around eight times above the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.
According to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, a massive paddy harvest has resulted in increased stubble burning. He also assured that steps are being taken to reduce the burning.
"We are taking steps like there are 1.20 lakh machines to bury stubble. Panchayats have also passed resolutions to stop stubble burning. We promise by November next year, stubble burning will reduce," CM Mann said.
Primary schools to remain closed
In view of the exacerbating air quality, Chief Minister Arvind kejriwal announced on Friday that primary schools in Delhi would바카라 웹사이트be closed from today.바카라 웹사이트Outdoor activities for classes V to VII will also be restricted until air quality in the city improves.바카라 웹사이트
바카라 웹사이트"We are also mulling over implementing the odd-even scheme for the running of vehicles," Mr Kejriwal said바카라 웹사이트
Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that 50 per cent of Delhi government officers will work from home. A ban on non-BS VI diesel-run light motor vehicles has been바카라 웹사이트announced in Delhi.
Mr Rai also announced the launch of 'Paryavaran Bus Service' which will include 500 privately-run CNG buses.
