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Traffic advisory issued at Hyderabad's Charminar amid Diwali

Traffic advisory issued at Hyderabad's Charminar amid Diwali

What's behind this

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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  • center · 2 outlets

    The arrangements have been made in view of the rush expected during Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    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.

    — Livemint

RSS excerpt

Motorists have been asked to avoid these roads and use alternative routes.

Coverage arrived over 38 hours — first from The Federal, latest from The Pioneer.

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

Delhi-NCR AQI hits 382, slips into ‘very poor’ category; GRAP Stage III invoked ahead of Diwali

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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