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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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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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Ahead of Diwali, CAQM invoked Stage III of GRAP across Delhi-NCR as a precaution against worsening pollution. The curbs include bans on many construction activities, older vehicles and certain industrial operations.
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Diwali, Chhath 2026: The restrictions and diversions have been imposed to ensure smooth vehicular movement and prevent congestion around the interstate bus terminal and nearby railway stations.
