Mani: Car hits barricade on national highway
Bantwal: In a recent incident along the national highway near Surikumeru Junction, a car collided with an iron barricade erected by a construction company working on the four-lane expansion project. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the vehicle. Details regarding injuries sustained in the accident remain undisclosed at present.
Eyewitnesses reported that the car hit the barricade, leading to its complete obliteration. Concerns have since been raised regarding the durability of the barrier. Observations from the public suggest apprehensions about the ability of the current barricade to withstand high-speed collisions.
Criticism has emerged regarding the construction quality of the barrier, with suggestions that a sturdier alternative, such as a high-quality concrete fence, could have potentially prevented such incidents. Discussions within the public sphere indicate skepticism regarding the adequacy of the current barricade design in safeguarding against accidents involving fast-moving vehicles.
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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
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According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, it said.
