Decision On Odd-Even Extension On Monday: Arvind Kejriwal

Despite the implementation of the scheme, air pollution levels in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category from past three days

Decision On Odd-Even Extension On Monday: Arvind Kejriwal/ Photo Courtesy: PTI

New Delhi: While the Delhi-NCR continue to battle air pollution with Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering around 482, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Nov 15 said the government will take a decision on extension of the Odd-Even scheme on Nov 18. Despite the implementation of the scheme, air pollution levels in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category for past three days. The overall AQI in Delhi on Friday was recorded at 482, which falls under the severe category with PM10 being 504 and PN2.5 - 332, according to Center-run SAFAR. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'. An AQI above 500 falls in the 'severe plus' category. Speaking to the media, Kejriwal said the air quality is expected to improve in the coming days, as per the forecast. "We don't want to impose the Odd-Even unnecessarily. We will see the air quality. If it improves, we will not impose the scheme. Otherwise we will take the decision on extending the Odd-Even scheme on Monday morning." Odd-Even was imposed in Delhi from November 4 and it will end on Friday.