India's Pollution Board Says Prepare For Emergency As Delhi Air Quality Descends To Season's Worst
Over 4,000 farm fires, which accounted for 35 per cent of Delhi's pollution on Friday, played a major role in pushing the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) to 471 by 4 pm, the worst this season so far. It was 411 on Thursday.
India's Pollution Control Board said the government and private offices should reduce the use of private transport by 30% and advised the city's residents to limit outdoor exposure.
According to an analysis by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, people in the national capital breathe the worst air between November 1 and November 15 every year.
