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Delhi Air Nears ‘Severe’ With AQI 397 as India Gate Protest Sees Chilli Spray, Arrests

Officials expect no relief through Wednesday despite tighter GRAP curbs.

Delhi often tops the list of cities worldwide with the most polluted air.
People staged a protest against rising air pollution in Delhi NCR at India Gate, in New Delhi on Sunday.
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Overview

  • CPCB data showed a citywide AQI of 396–397 on Monday morning, with 20 of 39 stations in the ‘severe’ range and hotspots like Rohini and Jahangirpuri above 450.
  • The Air Quality Early Warning System forecast keeps Delhi-NCR in the ‘very poor’ category through Wednesday.
  • Delhi Police said protesters at India Gate used chilli or pepper spray while being removed from the C-Hexagon, injuring several officers who were treated at RML Hospital.
  • Police filed an FIR and detained or arrested at least 15 people, with officials indicating the number could rise after reviewing footage.
  • GRAP restrictions remained in force, including a 50% work-from-home advisory and added Stage 4 measures, as doctors reported a surge in pollution-linked respiratory cases.