Toxic haze covers Delhi as construction banned and schools move classes online

Delhi schools shift online classes as toxic haze triggers construction ban Delhi faces hazardous air quality as a dense toxic haze descends over the city, prompting schools to move classes online and banning construction activities. The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi surpasses safe levels, signaling severe pollution levels due to a combination of factors like industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and seasonal crop burning. Authorities have enforced measures to combat the pollution, including restrictions on diesel trucks, halting construction, and advising residents, especially vulnerable groups, to stay indoors and wear masks when venturing outside.