Punjab, Delhi wake up to a hazy affair, blanket of dust likely to settle post rain
Dust air envelops Punjab, Haryana and Delhi
A cloud of dust hung over Punjab, Delhi and other parts of North Indian plains for fourth consecutive day on Friday morning.
Meanwhile authorities have suspended civil construction works in Delhi and Haryana as part of emergency measures to improve air quality. In Chandigarh, no flights took off or landed because of low visibility on Thursday.
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Airport road engulfed in the blanket of dust on Friday morning[/caption]
The Met Department has predicted rain on June 15 night or June 16 due to approaching western disturbances.
“From June 15 to June 17, thunderstorms with gusty winds are predicted,” said Surender Paul, Director, Met Department.
