Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category; schools reopen

air quality in Delhi seems to be improving. After an extended bout of hazardous levels of pollution, air quality in national capital and its adjoining areas on Wednesday improved to ‘poor' category due to positive influence of high-speed winds.  

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AQI improves, smog makes a return

Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi at 8:30 am on Wednesday was 276; it was 381 (very poor) on Tuesday and 494 on Wednesday, according to System of Air Quality and Wear Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
Despite decrease in pollutants in air, Delhiites woke up to hazy skies owing to a layer of thick smog, which seemed to have cleared on Tuesday. At India Gate, where air quality remained in 'unhealthy' category on Wednesday morning, visibility was poor creating problems for joggers and commuters.

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Schools have reopened after an extended Diwali break

Amid fluctuating air quality in capital, schools have reopened after an extended Diwali break. Students were seen using anti-pollution masks to prevent health hazards. Owing to deteriorating air conditions, Delhi government had decided to shut all schools till vember 5. Supreme Court had passed mandate and declared a public health emergency in Delhi-NCR region in wake of rising level of pollution.

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About Odd-Even scheme

Odd-Even scheme of Delhi Government as a measure to curb air pollution began at 8 am on vember 4 and will conclude on vember 15. Under scheme, vehicles with even number plates will be allowed to ply on even dates, whereas, on odd dates, odd-numbered vehicles will be allowed to ply. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gave a detailed report of Odd-Even scheme and exemptions under scheme. scheme is applicable to vehicles coming from or states, and is only be applicable on n-transport four-wheeler vehicles. Two-wheelers have been exempted from scheme. He also added that 16-night teams have been deployed for vigilance amongst or measures to curb pollution.

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(INPUTS FROM ANI)