Despite marginal improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the capital remained shrouded in dense and toxic smog, characterised by low visibility. The AQI reached 386 at 7:00 a.m. on Friday.
Despite a slight improvement from the recent weeks, several parts of the city remained shrouded in a dense layer of toxic smog, with visibility remaining significantly reduced in areas.
The air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category from November 23 to November 26, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) forecast.
The overall AQI in Delhi was recorded as 413, with several monitoring stations in the city recording alarming levels of pollution, with readings surpassing 400 in most areas.
CAQM said calm winds & ‘unfavourable weather conditions’ caused AQI to rise to 425. Under GRAP-III, industries using ‘unapproved fuels’ must halt operations & agencies should intensify water sprinkling.
One after another, the barely 20 protestors present spoke about unchecked development, the reckless exploitation of natural resources, and the greed of industrialists that capitalism inevitably fuels.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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