Sun Nov 17 16:57:30 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Chokes: Schools Go Online as Air Quality Plummets
**New Delhi, India** – Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated sharply, prompting authorities to implement stricter measures to combat worsening air pollution. The Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) has expressed serious concern over rising pollution levels and activated the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV, imposing additional restrictions starting November 18th.
These new restrictions, effective from 8:00 AM on Monday, follow previously implemented measures. The air quality index (AQI) reached a concerning 457 on Sunday evening. In response, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that all schools in the city will switch to online classes until further notice.
The deteriorating air quality has sparked widespread alarm. The severity of the situation underscores the urgent need for effective pollution control measures in the Delhi-NCR region. The announcement of GRAP-IV signifies the seriousness of the ongoing air pollution crisis.
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