Thick Haze on Delhi, Air Quality worsened

The AQI tipped into severe category for the first time this season.

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Average Air Quality Index of 464 (severe) recorded at 8 am on Friday.

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Mundka and Bawana worst at 498 and 496 at 7.05 am.

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The haze dropped visiblity to 600 metres at Safdarjung and 500 metres at Palam.

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This also prompted school closures for Classes 5 and below on Friday and Saturday.

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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) effected Stage 3 of Graded Response Action plan for the city.

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The restrictions includes ban on private constructions and demolitions.

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