The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-IV (Severe+) actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR, effective November 18. These measures, including transitioning some school grades to online learning and implementing a 50% workforce policy for offices,

The Air Quality Index in Delhi reached 477 at 7 PM on Sunday. This marks the worst air quality in the national capital this season.

With air pollution in Delhi getting worse, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on Sunday said it would impose Stage-IV GRAP in the entire NCR region from 8 am of November 18, 2024, DD news reported.

Delhi NCR is implementing GRAP Stage 3 due to severe air quality, halting non-essential construction and restricting vehicle use. The region's AQI has reached hazardous levels, prompting authorities to enforce stricter measures like banning certain vehicles and limiting construction activities to combat pollution.

Delhi's air quality remained "severe" for a second consecutive day, prompting the central pollution watchdog to invoke restrictions under the third stage of GRAP, including a ban on construction activ

The GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi include ban on demolition and construction activities, and entry of certain vehicles inside Delhi-NCR, among other curbs, to prevent further deterioration of air quality.