From The Economic Times
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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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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’s air quality has deteriorated, as pollution levels reached alarming rates in neighbouring cities as well. Major factors contributing to this situation include vehicle emissions and agricultural fires from nearby states. Forecasts indicate that pollution may worsen due to drifting smog from…
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Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated, as pollution levels reached alarming rates in neighbouring cities as well. Major factors contributing to this situation include vehicle emissions and agricultural fires from nearby states. Forecasts indicate that pollution may worsen due to drifting smog from…
