Overview
- Delhi’s AQI held in the ‘severe’ range for a second day, averaging 425 on Tuesday and 413 on Wednesday, with most CPCB stations above 400.
- Authorities activated the emergency tier on November 11 after a sharp overnight jump, with readings such as Bawana 462, Wazirpur 460, and Punjabi Bagh and Mundka 452.
- Restrictions include a complete halt to non‑essential construction and demolition, closure of stone crushers and mining, and curbs on older petrol and diesel four‑wheelers in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Noida.
- Classes up to Grade 5 have shifted to hybrid or online options, and private offices have been advised to adopt work‑from‑home or hybrid arrangements to reduce exposure and traffic emissions.
- The Centre has sought action‑taken reports from NCR authorities as measures remain in place until sustained improvement, with essential public projects allowed under strict dust and waste controls.