Pollution watch: Odd-even scheme returns to Delhi roads from Monday

The Delhi government has announced that it will reinstitute the odd-even scheme in the city from November 13 to November 17 to fight against the increasing pollution in the capital. The scheme will be put into effect for five days, from 8 am to 8 pm. However, two-wheelers, women-only vehicles, CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles and emergency vehicles are exempted from the scheme. Top-tier politicians’ cars have also been excluded from the scheme.

The decision comes as air pollution levels spiked in Delhi, National Capital Region (NCR) and neighbouring states for the third consecutive day on Thursday.