The air quality index in Wazipur and Mundka are at 437 and 458 (severe category) respectively.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at certain places in Delhi continues to remain in the 'severe' category as a thick blanket of smog covers the national capital on Saturday.
The air quality index in Wazipur and Mundka were recorded at 437 and 458 (severe category) respectively.
Major pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10, both were at 500 (severe category), in the Lodhi road area.
On Friday, the Supreme Court pulled up the Delhi government over the increasing air pollution in the city. The court also noted that the Odd-Even scheme might not be the solution to curb air pollution.
The top court also asked the Centre to prepare a road map for the installation of air-purifying towers across the national capital to deal with the pollution crisis.
It also urged the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to randomly check three-wheelers running on polluting fuels and file a report on the same. The court also directed the Delhi Development Authority, Public Works Department, and other civic bodies to co-operate with the monitoring committee to ensure the implementation of court orders.
The court also noted that the Odd-Even scheme might not be the solution to curb air pollution.
Friday was the final day of AAP government's anti-pollution measure. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that there was no immediate plan to extend the scheme, however, a final call will be taken by him on Monday depending on the air pollution levels.
On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had said that the road-rationing system that is supposed to end on Friday, will be extended, if necessary.
On November 14-15, all public schools in Delhi and Noida were closed in view of the pollution levels. The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) had also earlier ordered industries from using coal and other fuels. The hot mix plants were asked to remain closed till November 15.
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