Delhi's authorities announced strict new rules on Wednesday to fight pollution. These rules include banning vehicles that do not meet the latest emission standards and limiting the number of workers in both private and government offices. The air quality index in Delhi, which has a population of 30 million, has been labeled "severe" for several days, often exceeding 450. Moreover, fog has reduced visibility in parts of the city, disrupting flights and trains. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management activated stage four, the highest level, of its action plan for Delhi and nearby areas on Saturday. The new measures prohibit older diesel trucks from entering the city, halt construction work, including public projects, and implement hybrid schooling. Kapil Mishra, a local government minister, stated on Wednesday that all offices in the city would operate at 50% capacity, with some employees working from home, except for certain exceptions. Furthermore, all registered construction workers, many of whom work for daily wages, will receive compensation of 10,000 rupees ($110) due to the construction ban, as Mishra mentioned in a press conference in Delhi. India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav instructed officials to allow construction and demolition work in Delhi and its suburbs only if there is proper waste management in place. To improve traffic flow, the minister also ordered the removal of illegal structures and the creation of corridors to facilitate smoother movement during busy hours.
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