Advisories multiply across courts, schools as Delhi-NCR fades into smog

Delhi receded behind a dense grey veil on Monday as toxic air, cold and poor visibility converged once again, pushing courts, schools, diplomats and city authorities into a crisis management.

- BS REPORTER & PTI

A municipal truck sprays water to suppress pollution amid dense foggy conditions in New Delhi on Monday

Advisories multiplied as the smog thickened. The Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court urged lawyers and litigants to opt for virtual hearings to limit exposure, while schools were told to scale back physical attendance. Airport authorities and airlines warned of flight disruptions caused by low visibility, and in an unusual step, the Singapore High Commission issued a public advisory for its nationals in Delhi-NCR, asking them to stay indoors, wear masks if stepping out, and prepare for travel delays. It was a rate pollution-linked advisory by a foreign mission in the capital.