Delhi air 'very poor' as physical classes in schools, colleges reopen today

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 370 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi's air was polluted on Monday as physical classes in educational institutions resumed and government offices reopened.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 370 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). Readings below 50 are considered safe, while anything above 300 is considered hazardous or 'severe'.

Currently, construction, demolition activities are banned in the national capital while trucks carrying non-essential items are not allowed to enter into Delhi to check air pollution in the state. 

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Monday will hold a meeting on the