The air pollution level in the national capital continues to remain in the poor category. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality index was recorded at 209 this afternoon.
The air quality in Delhi is expected to remain in the poor category till tomorrow. Meanwhile, the CPCB has opened social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook asking people to lodge complaints on air pollution incidents in Delhi and adjoining areas.
All construction activities involving excavation have been stopped.
The stone crushers and hot mix plants generating dust pollution have also been closed. Our correspondent reports that action has been taken against the violators.