Saturday marks the third consecutive day when the air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'very poor' category. Among the areas with the highest AQI, Mundka remained the most polluted with 401 (severe category).
The air quality in Delhi deteriorated to severe plus category last Sunday. On Monday, the condition worsened even more leading to the implementation of Stage 4 restrictions under GRAP. During the week, air quality improved on Thursday and Friday but worsened again on Saturday.
Schools in eight NCR districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddh Nagar, have suspended physical classes due to worsening air quality under GRAP Stage-4 measures. Measures include construction bans and penalties for pollution violations.
The Gurugram administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for private institutions and corporate offices amid rising air pollution. Read the advisory and guidelines effective November 20, 2024.
After taking several measures to curb air pollution, the authorities under GRAP-4, urged the elderly, children and those with respiratory, cardiovascular, or other chronic diseases to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors, as much as possible.
Delhi has continued to choke under the 'severe' category of air pollution for the last few days. The restrictions under stage III of the GRAP were imposed on Friday by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
Interstate buses from NCR states, except for those powered by EVs, CNG, or BS-VI diesel, are also barred from entering Delhi. However, buses and tempo travelers operating under All India Tourist Permits are exempted from this restriction.
The air pollution condition has worsened in Delhi NCR as AQI remains in severe category for the second consecutive day. The Delhi government has implemented GRAP III restrictions in Delhi.
The Delhi government has announced the activation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle the city’s severe air pollution. So, what's allowed and what's not – all you need to know.
GRAP 3 has been activated in Delhi to combat the severe pollution crisis as AQI exceeds 400. Key measures include banning non-essential construction, restricting BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, limiting diesel generators, and increasing public transport.
In response to deteriorating air quality, Delhi is implementing GRAP Stage 3 anti-pollution measures, including a halt on construction activities, diesel generator bans, and stricter pollution checks. These steps are designed to curb rising emissions and protect public health.
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