[Thematic Report] Lockdown Due to Air Pollutionby Pranav Gaba | 27-11-2021 12:09 |
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 This is a severe air pollution case of a city, which already is one of the most polluted cities in the world. A toxic haze has blanketed the streets of Delhi since the festival of Diwali has been over. Just a day after the festival of Diwali, Delhi's AQI level shot up to the maximum reading of 999 in many parts of the capital where smog covered the city. Authorities in the Indian capital Delhi shut all schools and colleges indefinitely after several parts of the city recorded severe air quality. Construction work was banned until 21st November and only 5 of the 11 coal-based power plants in the city were allowed to operate. The levels of PM2.5 - tiny particles that clog lungs - in Delhi are far higher than the World Health Organisations' safety guidelines. As per the report, Delhi will reopen schools, colleges in physical mode from November 29th, after one week of intense lockdown. The lockdown-like measures were first imposed in Delhi on 13th November. Delhi's state administration shut its offices last week and told government employees to work from home. Private offices were also advised to allow their employees to work from home. As per the latest update, heavily-polluting, diesel-guzzling trucks entering Delhi from border checkpoints will be allowed from today onwards.
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