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Center-Right Owned by HT Media Ltd.CAQM imposes GRAP-III in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali as AQI soars to 382: Here’s what’s allowed and restricted
What's behind this
On Saturday morning, a day before Diwali, Delhi’s air quality was reported as ‘very poor’ with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 364‑366 across the city. Central Pollution Control Board data showed the 24‑hour average AQI at 366, while 22 of 59 monitoring stations logged ‘severe’ levels in the 401‑500 range. Despite GRAP Stage III curbs and stricter pollution‑control steps, several areas still recorded severe pollution. The Supreme Court has identified vehicular emissions as a major contributor, and opposition parties have criticised the government for the persistently severe pollution levels.
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left · 1 outlet
As AQI remains in the 'very poor' zone before Diwali, Delhi considers cloud seeding amid GRAP Stage II measures, but pollution sources remain untouched
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Delhi-NCR was brought under stricter pollution control measures on Friday after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect, as the national capital’s air quality deteriorated to the upper end of the ‘very poor…
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Delhi-NCR has invoked GRAP Stage III restrictions ahead of Diwali as pollution levels worsened, with the capital's AQI reaching 382. The curbs include restrictions on older vehicles, construction and dust-generating activities, while essential projects, additional Metro services and buses can…
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After Delhi's average AQI climbed to 382 on Friday, nearing the 'severe' threshold, the CAQM invoked measures under GRAP Stage III. Here's a look at the restrictions in force, activities that can continue and the national capital's air quality forecast ahead of Diwali.
