The AQI in Delhi was recorded at 481 this morning, the worst so far this season, which officials said was due to "unfavourable" meteorological conditions.

Delhi and NCR woke up to hazardous air quality on Monday, with the AQI exceeding 500 in several areas. The severe pollution prompted authorities to implement Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP),

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated, prompting GRAP IV restrictions. Schools for students up to Class 11 will switch to online learning, construction work will be banned, and only specific vehicles

The Delhi government has also announced the suspension of physical classes in schools, except for students in Classes 10 and 12.

NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Monday.

Diesel-operated goods vehicles: Delhi-registered BS-IV and below diesel-operated medium and heavy goods vehicles (MGVs and HGVs) are banned unless involved in essential services. Construction and demolition activities: All construction and demolition activities are prohibited.

GRAP Stage 4 measures have been implemented in Delhi-NCR. Know which activities are allowed and which activities are prohibited.

Delhi's air pollution woes continue to get worse with each day, as over 14 areas in the national capital recorded an AQI of over 400 on Sunday. Most of these areas that had ‘very poor’ air quality last week, have now fallen to the ‘severe’ zone, CPCB data showed.

Air quality in northern India has worsened over the past week, with New Delhi's AQI recording a reading of 465, classified as "severe plus category", on Sunday evening due to unfavourable meteorological conditions,

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb air pollution in the national capital