Mon Nov 18 04:54:30 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Imposes Strict Measures as Air Quality Reaches ‘Severe Plus’
**NEW DELHI** – Delhi’s air quality has plummeted to “severe plus,” the worst level this season, forcing the city government to implement Stage 4 restrictions to combat the crisis. These measures, effective immediately, include a ban on the entry of most trucks into the city, with only those providing essential services exempted. Lighter commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi are also prohibited, along with BS-IV and older diesel vehicles.
All construction activity has been temporarily halted. Schools are advised to switch to online classes, government colleges are closed, and government offices are operating at 50% capacity. The government also recommends work-from-home options for central government employees. The measures are in response to alarmingly high pollution levels, creating a thick smog across the capital. Drone footage shows a significant reduction in visibility.
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