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Metro Trains, Schools And Other Services Remain Shut, No Decision Yet On Resumption

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Metro Trains, Schools And Other Services Remain Shut, No Decision Yet On Resumption

The Government Has Taken Steps To Restart The Crucial Functions Which Will Help The Economy. Among The Steps Announced As Part Of Unlock 1, The Government Allowed Reopening Of Shopping Malls, Religious Places, And Other Establishments, But With Conditions.

However, There Are Many Sectors And Services Which Are Still Under Lockdown. The Plan Is To Reopen Them In The Second Phase Beginning July.

Here Is A Look At Such Services:

Metro Trains: The Metro Services Have Been Shut In Delhi Since March 22, On The Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi Announced Janta Curfew To Give People A Glimpse Of What Was Lay Ahead. A Full-Scale Lockdown Was Announced From May 25. While Other Transport Services Were Allowed As Part Of The Relaxations Announced By The Government In Phases, Metro Services Still Remain Shut. The Last Message Posted On Delhi Metro’s Twitter Handle On May 30 Said That Services Will Remain Closed For Commuters Until Further Notice.

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The Ministry Of Home Affairs Had In Its Guidelines For ‘Unlock 1’ Said That Suburban Train And Metro Railway Services Will Remain Closed Till June 30. Accordingly, All The Metro Cities Have Kept These Services Under Suspension. Limited Suburban Services Have Been Started In Mumbai. These Trains Are Being Run For People Involved In Essential Services.

Schools And Colleges: The Strict Lockdown Has Kept Schools And Colleges Closed Too. Many Of Them Moved To The Virtual World For Teaching And Learning Activities. A Decision On Reopening The Schools Is Expected In July; However, The Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Had Recently Said That He Doesn’t See These Institutions Opening Before August. The Exams, Scheduled To Be Held In March, Were Also Postponed And Will Now Be Held After June 30, Many School Administration, State And Central Boards Have Said.

Train Services: Though The Train Services Started Last Month, A Full-Scale Resumption Is Still Awaited. The Indian Railways Resumed The Train Services Gradually From May 12, After 51 Days Of Suspension Since March 22. It Initially Started With 15 Pairs Of Trains. The Initial Services Connects New Delhi To Dibrugarh, Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Madgaon, Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad And Jammu Tawi Railway Stations. The Railways Then Increased The Number Of Trains To 100, Which Translated Into 200 Return Journeys From June 1. The Railways Has Said That It Will Keep Resuming Services Based On The Availability Of Coaches Keeping In Mind The 20,000 Coaches That Have Been Set Aside For Covid-19 Care Centres.

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The Nationwide Lockdown Was First Announced By Prime Minister Narendra Modi On March 24 For 21 Days In A Bid To Contain The Spread Of The Novel Coronavirus.

It Was First Extended Till May 3 And Then Again Till May 17. The Lockdown Was Further Extended Till May 31.

It Is Now Restricted Only In Containment Zones Across The Country And Will Continue Till June 30. A Large Number Of Social, Economic, Religious And Sports Activities Are Currently Allowed To Function.

News Source: HindustanTimes

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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