The national capital has been recording an Air
Quality Index under the "severe" category since
Diwali night.
New Delhi: In view of the rising pollution in the
national capital, the Delhi government will today
(November 9) hold a crucial meeting to take
necessary steps to reduce pollution in the city.
Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the
discussion will be held on what steps can be
taken to help the people of Delhi breathe better
and get relief from increased pollution as soon
as possible.
Delhi, notably, has been recording an Air Quality
Index (AQI) under the "severe" category since
Diwali night (November 4), which has now
improved marginally to "very poor" this
morning.
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi
will also chair a meeting with his cabinet and is
likely to announce various important decisions.