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Center-Right Owned by The PioneerAir quality nears severe as AQI hits 400, GRAP-3 imposed
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Delhi invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP‑III) after the Air Quality Index rose to almost 400, prompting bans on construction, school closures and restrictions on certain vehicle classes. This action came hours after the Supreme Court’s remarks on handling Delhi’s air pollution. The deterioration in air quality extended to neighbouring cities, with vehicle emissions and agricultural fires in nearby states cited as major contributors, and forecasts warn that drifting smog could further worsen pollution.
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The curbs include construction bans, vehicle restrictions and possible hybrid classes for younger students
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) entered ‘severe’ category in parts of Delhi on Friday.
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Supreme Court is evaluating expert opinions concerning potential school closures amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR. The average Air Quality Index has been categorized as 'very poor', with severe pollution levels reported in many areas. Authorities have noted that vehicular emissions…
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Delhi’s air quality edged closer to the ‘severe’ category on Friday, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 400 in the ‘very poor’ category amid rising pollution and a layer of smog that reduced visibility. Air quality in the national capital is predicted to turn ‘severe’ from…
