Air Quality  

Delhi woke up to a hazy morning on Friday as the air quality index (AQI) of the national capital dipped again to the ‘poor’ category 
 

Air quality in the national capital deteriorated after a brief respite. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city's overall air quality index (AQI) read 242 at 4 pm on Tuesday, up from 214 at the corresponding time the previous day.

Strong, gusty winds and a clear sky with ample sunlight paved the way for an improved air quality in and around Delhi-NCR. All private and government schools in the region reopened after being shut due to severe air pollution. 

According to reports, the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in Lodhi Road in Delhi was 218 (PM 2.5) and 217 (PM 10) today (November 17) morning. Mathura Road registered a figure of 304, IIT Delhi docked at 324 and Airport Terminal 3 at 315

The air quality of the national capital took a hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions in the past few weeks. The government intends to ensure no company shuts down because of financial instability, said finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the issue of pressure on telecom sector. All this and more on today's episode of MyNation in 100 seconds.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called for a press conference and addressed the media about the ongoing air pollution that has covered the national capital for weeks. Speaking to media, Delhi CM said that Odd-Even scheme would be implemented if the air quality does not reduce by November 18

Air quality in Delhi has turned 'severe' and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is contemplating extending the odd-even scheme. Will this help in reducing the pollution level?
 

The overall air quality of Delhi and the NCR has entered the ‘Severe’ category. The effective stubble fire counts estimated by SAFAR-integrated multi-satellite methodology have shown decreasing trend and were 740 on November 11, but the transport level wind direction is forecast to be highly favorable for plume intrusion for the next two days, SAFAR stated.

To curb air pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal led-government in Delhi has announced the implementation of the odd-even scheme from November 4-November 15
 

Schools in Delhi reopened after an extended Diwali break after the city was covered in a blanket of smog. While the pollution levels have gradually come down since Sunday, the AQI still remains in the 'poor' category.
 

Can odd-even scheme be an answer to solve the Delhi pollution problem? Memesters feel otherwise. MyNation in the Just for Laughs section attempts to echo the sentiment with a meme

On Sunday, Goel had said that he will hold a symbolic protest against the Odd-Even scheme of the Delhi government and will ride through the streets of Delhi on Monday in his car to oppose the move
 

Delhi is covered under a thick blanket of smog and the air quality index  was measured at 703 in certain parts of the city, while some others stood at 676.  In Gurugram, the AQI had crossed the 800 mark.
 

Rishi Kapoor’s remarks came in the wake of rising levels of air pollution in the national capital. The actor took a dig at the situation.

As the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority has declared a public health emergency in the national capital in view of the abysmal air quality index, the experts feel that people should take certain precautions to protect their health.