Delhi Smog: Friday recorded as worst day on pollution index
The air quality in the city recorded the worst levels on the pollution index this season on Friday, gradually inching towards the 'severe' category. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded the overall Air Quality Index of Delhi at 361 this morning, which falls in the 'very poor' category. Stringent measures, including minimisation of private vehicles, haltinga construction and shutting down of coal and biomass industries between November 1 and 10, are the measures recommended by the CPCB-led task force to deal with the alarming increase of pollution in the national capital. Meanwhile, the health of delhiites continues to deteriorate.