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Delhi-NCR Breathes Easier As Air Quality Improves From Last Week; Schools to Reopen From November 9

The air quality in Delhi continued to improve on Tuesday as the AQI levels stood at 324 under the "very poor" category.

According to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the PM2.5 and PM10 levels were recorded at 324 and 243, respectively, under the "very poor" category. Meanwhile, the AQI in Delhi's neighbouring Noida and Gurugram stood at 356 and 315, respectively, both under the 'very poor' category.

In the wake of the improved air quality in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Monday that primary schools in the city would reopen from Wednesday. At the same time, the ban on truck entry was also lifted. He also revoked the 50% work-from-home policy for government employees.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered "good"; 51 and 100 "satisfactory"; 101 and 200 "moderate"; 201 and 300 "poor"; 301 and 400 "very poor"; and 401 and 500 "severe."

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