From The Economic Times
Center-Right Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.GRAP II imposed in Delhi with immediate effect amid 'very poor' air quality; check key restrictions
What's behind this
Air pollution in Delhi‑NCR is worsening as winter approaches, prompting a health alert before Diwali. Several areas of the capital have recorded Air Quality Index levels above 400, indicating severe conditions. On November 2, the AQI in Delhi rose to 324 (very poor) at 4 p.m., up from 261 (poor) the previous day, leading to the invocation of Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan. In response, state governments are raising vehicle parking fees, introducing staggered timings for public offices and municipal bodies, and the Delhi Metro is adding 20 extra trips.
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Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the ‘very poor’ category for the first time this season on Monday, 2nd November, with the AQI reaching 307.
— OpIndia
RSS excerpt
GRAP Stage II has been implemented in Delhi-NCR due to a significant decline in air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management reported an increase in the AQI from 117 to 324 recently. These figures indicate a shift to the 'very poor' category following unfavorable weather conditions…
