New Delhi [India] : Ahead of the Diwali festival, the Delhi Fire service (DFS) has made an adequate preparation by deploying around 2,800 fire personnel in the National capital, officials said on Monday. Besides, in addition to 64 fire stations, the DFS has also established 30 fire posts to handle fire calls. “We have made extensive preparations to handle fire calls during the Diwali festival. Around 2,800 fire personnel will be on duty on Diwali. In addition to 64 fire stations, we have established 30 fire posts to handle fire calls,” Atul Garg, Director, DFS tweeted.
Air quality likely to remain in ‘poor’ category till Nov 4 in Delhi: IMD
New Delhi [India] : India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that air quality in the national capital is expected to remain in ‘poor’ category till November 4. Speaking to ANI, VK Soni, scientist of IMD Delhi said, “Till November 4, air quality is expected to be in ‘poor’ category.” “It could dip to ‘very poor’ category on November 5 to 6 due to northwesterly winds and bursting of crackers,” he added. The scientist further stated that the minimum temperature in Delhi will remain between 13-15 degrees Celcius for the next three days.
