Odd-Even Rule postponed by Delhi govt due to improvement in AQI levels

New Delhi: The Delhi government announced the postponement of the odd-even policy in the national capital on November 10, citing an improvement in the air quality index due to overnight rains in the region.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai stated, “An improvement is seen in the pollution level. The AQI which was 450+ has now reached around 300. The decision to implement odd-even from November 13 to 20 has been postponed. The situation would be analysed again after Diwali.”

Morning showers in many areas of Delhi provided a slight relief from the toxic air residents have been enduring in the weeks leading up to Diwali. The overall air quality in Delhi was recorded at 407 on November 10, according to data from the government’s air-quality monitoring agency SAFAR.

At 10 am, the Air Quality Index stood at 361, falling within the ‘Very Poor’ category, indicating a slight improvement from the previous ‘Severe’ category. In an effort to address the AQI levels, Minister Gopal Rai announced that the transport department had directed the ban of app-based taxis, in compliance with the Supreme Court’s orders.

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