GRAP Stage 4 entails ban on diesel-run medium, heavy goods vehicles registered in Delhi (BS-IV or below), except those carrying essentials.

India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New Delhi and surrounding areas from Monday to combat worsening air quality.

This level of pollution is a major cause of concern for the residents, especially those already suffering from respiratory problems.

As per Prana Air, Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital has reached 580 and has been termed as hazardous.

Delhi NCR is facing severe air pollution, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to enforce GRAP Stage 4. The stringent measures include

The restrictions were announced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), which also asked the Delhi government to take a call on running of vehicles on an “odd and even” basis, and switching classes 6-9 to online mode.

Most prominent measures under the GRAP 4 restrictions include the prohibition of entry by trucks to Delhi, with exceptions made for vehicles carrying essential commodities. Additionally, CVs running on clean fuels such as LNG,

CAQM issues order as Delhi's AQI worsens, banning trucks, limiting vehicle entry, and suspending construction activities.

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,

GRAP Stage 4 entails ban on diesel-run medium, heavy goods vehicles registered in Delhi (BS-IV or below), except those carrying essentials.

Due to Delhi's worsening air quality, reaching the 'Severe+' category, the CAQM has implemented Stage-IV GRAP measures. These include potential school closures for classes VI-XI, work-from-home for 50% of employees in various sectors,