Delhi Air Quality

Delhi witnessed partial cloudy weather on June 26, with a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) the national capital alarmed for the cloudy sky and predicted the temperature to go up by 41 degrees Celsius, later in the day, with moist and humid temperatures. Notably, the relative humidity was recorded at 68%, whereas the air quality of Delhi was recorded at 188, under the 'moderate' category.

The Supreme Court bench, led by CJI NV Ramana, on December 2 lashed out at the Centre and Delhi Government over deteriorating AQI in National Capital. The bench questioned tasked the governments to submit a report in the next 24 hours, with a solution to control the worsening air pollution in Delhi. The Court adjourned the matter, saying it may hear on November 3 at 10 AM for 30 minutes.

The Delhi government on November 21 extended the ban on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential goods until November 26. It also asked the Government offices and the private offices to give its employees work from home till the same date. Reportedly, these measures will curb the air pollution level in the capital. Besides, Delhi's air quality remained in the ''very poor'' category till November 21, reported ANI.