 "Delhi air quality")
A Supreme Court mandated panel on Friday declared a public health emergency in the Delhi-NCR region and banned construction activity till November 5.
This was soon followed by an announcement by the education department of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) that 581 schools under the civic body would be shut till November 5 due to "prevailing poor air quality".
This was soon followed by an announcement by the education department of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) that 581 schools under the civic body would be shut till November 5 due to "prevailing poor air quality".
As pollution level in the region entered the "severe plus" category, the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority also banned the bursting of crackers during the winter season.
The air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorated further Thursday night and is
