Delhi Reimposes GRAP Stage 3 Restrictions as Air Quality Worsens

The national capital's AQI has surged to 'very poor,' prompting strict pollution control measures and forecasts of continued poor air quality.

• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 380 on Thursday morning, remaining in the 'very poor' category, with forecasts predicting similar conditions through the weekend.
• Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been reimposed across Delhi-NCR, including bans on non-essential construction, older diesel vehicles, and certain industrial activities.
• Schools in Delhi and NCR regions have been advised to conduct hybrid classes for students up to Class 5, offering both online and physical options where feasible.
• Meteorological conditions, including slow wind speeds and a western disturbance, are contributing to the pollution and a gradual rise in temperatures, with highs expected to reach 25-27°C by the weekend.
• The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) will monitor the situation closely, with additional measures possible if air quality deteriorates further.

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