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In Photos: Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe plus' category

Updated On: 18 November, 2024 11:03 AM IST | ronak mastakar

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484. Tighter pollution control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction at public projects, came into force in the morning. (Pics/AFP)

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Pic/AFP
Pic/AFP
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The dense toxic smog caused visibility to drop sharply in the morning

The dense toxic smog caused visibility to drop sharply in the morning

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According to officials, visibility at Safdarjung airport was 150 metres

According to officials, visibility at Safdarjung airport was 150 metres

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Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 484, the worst this season, at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 484, the worst this season, at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

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The AQI was 441 at 4 pm on Sunday and rose to 457 by 7 pm due to unfavourable weather conditions

The AQI was 441 at 4 pm on Sunday and rose to 457 by 7 pm due to unfavourable weather conditions

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With the AQI crossing 450, the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas ordered the implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR

With the AQI crossing 450, the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas ordered the implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR

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Non-essential light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi will also be prohibited, except for EVs and CNG and BS-VI diesel ones

Non-essential light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi will also be prohibited, except for EVs and CNG and BS-VI diesel ones

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Delhi-registered BS-IV or older diesel medium and heavy goods vehicles are banned, except for those in essential services, the order said

Delhi-registered BS-IV or older diesel medium and heavy goods vehicles are banned, except for those in essential services, the order said

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All construction activities, including highways, roads, flyovers, power lines, pipelines and other public projects, have been suspended

All construction activities, including highways, roads, flyovers, power lines, pipelines and other public projects, have been suspended

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An AQI of 400 or higher is deemed 'severe' and it can have an adverse effect on both healthy individuals and people who already have medical conditions

An AQI of 400 or higher is deemed 'severe' and it can have an adverse effect on both healthy individuals and people who already have medical conditions

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