India's "Hindustan Times" front page report: New Delhi: As of November 29, Delhi has been in a "very poor" air quality level for 30 consecutive days, which is the second longest duration of "very poor" air quality recorded in the city, but the third-level restriction measures have not been activated yet.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's air quality has remained in "very poor" or "severe" levels from November 2 to 29, with 30 days of "very poor" air quality, second only to the 31 days of "very poor" air quality recorded in November 2021.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi has remained between 400 and 450 during this period, with some days even exceeding 450, reaching the "severe" level. According to the "Air Quality Early Warning and Management Plan," when the AQI remains at the "severe" or "very poor" level for a certain number of days, third-level restriction measures should be activated, including restrictions on construction activities and banning diesel trucks from entering.
An official from the Ministry of Environment in India stated that the third-level restriction measures have not been activated yet because relevant departments are still assessing the current sources of pollution and weather conditions, while also coordinating responses across departments to ensure that the implementation of restriction measures does not cause excessive impact on people's lives.
Meteorological departments predict that wind speeds in Delhi will remain low in the coming days, which is not conducive to the dispersion of pollutants, and air quality may continue to remain at the "very poor" or "severe" level.
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