Delhi has been
experiencing the worst levels of pollution in the month of November this year, as per the findings
of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The region’s air quality did not
go below the severe mark for 11 days, which is the highest since the CPCB started keeping and maintaining a detailed record, as
per the pollution watchdog.

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On Saturday, the average air quality index
was recorded at the severe mark (402), taking the tally to 11 days. This
broke the record which was set on November 16 when the air quality remained severe
for a period of 10 consecutive days.

The streak lasted for nine days last year, a number which was seven in 2019. In 2018, the national capital’s air quality remained severe for 5 consecutive
days.

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This year, the people of Delhi have not breathed
‘moderate’ air for even a single day since the beginning of November.

Experts suggest that multiple factors
have contributed to the capital’s poor air quality. This includes the late withdrawal
of monsoon and delay in stubble burning.

On top of that, the large contribution from
local pollutants in the region of Delhi NCR does not help either.

However, residents can expect to breathe
easier beginning November 29 because of high wind speed helping improve the air
quality index (AQI).

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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke about
the ban reimposed on construction and demolition activities to control
pollution levels. The CM assured all those workers who had to suffer due to the
construction ban will be compensated with Rs 5000 each as well as the loss of
minimum wages.

Entry of trucks will be banned until
December 3, other than those engaged in essential services. Meanwhile, CNG and
electric trucks will be allowed entry inside Delhi’s borders from November 27.