Overview
- CAQM invoked all Stage-III measures with immediate effect across the entire NCR as a proactive step.
- Delhi’s AQI was in the very poor band with readings in the mid-300s on Friday after rising from Thursday, including 354 at 4 pm.
- Curbs ban non-essential construction and demolition and order closure of stone crushers, brick kilns, mining, and industries using unapproved fuels.
- Vehicle restrictions include BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers, non-essential diesel medium goods vehicles, and inter-state diesel buses unless CNG, electric, or BS-VI.
- Essential infrastructure and services continue under strict controls, primary classes may shift to hybrid or online, and agencies will keep monitoring with scope to tighten measures.