Delhi, AQI

Enforce GRAP-4 curbs even if AQI falls below 450, SC directs Delhi-NCR states
GRAP is a set of anti-air pollution measures followed in National Capital and its vicinity according to the severity of situation.
Delhi-NCR air pollution: What is AQI and how does a high AQI of 500 affect your health in the long run?
As areas in Delhi NCR see an AQI of 500, here’s how the toxic pollution is impacting your body on a daily basis
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Delhi air pollution LIVE updates: NCR AQI breaches 450 mark to tumble in to ‘severe plus ’ category; GRAP - IV in effect
At least 18 zones in the national capital recorded an AQI of over 450, falling in the ‘severe plus ’ category, CPCB data showed
Air pollution crisis: Delhi AQI in ‘severe plus’, most polluted city in the world
Delhi's AQI hits 494, making it the most polluted city globally, with severe health and economic implications.
Delhi pollution: SC demands urgent action to curb rising AQI levels
First introduced in 2017, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) outlines pollution control measures based on air quality severity: On Sunday, Delhi’s AQI hit a staggering 441 at 4 pm and worsened to 457 by 7 pm due to unfavourable weather conditions. Responding to this, the CAQM announced stricter measures, effective from Monday morning.
India Tightens Vehicle Entry Restrictions as Delhi's Air Pollution Worsens
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,
Delhi pollution: GRAP-IV anti-pollution curbs in capital | see what's banned
With air quality deteriorating, authorities have imposed stringent anti-pollution measures under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to curb the worsening crisis in Delhi.
GRAP Stage-4 restrictions to come into force from Monday as pollution worsens in Delhi-NCR
The Centre's air quality panel has announced stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), effective from 8 am on Monday, including a b
Delhi air pollution: Severe AQI triggers GRAP 4 curbs, what’s allowed and what’s banned
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
'Smoking in Bengaluru is healthier than...': Netizens react as Delhi sees the worst ever pollution with AQI hitting 500 in some areas
Social media users have taken X to express their frustration and concern over the deteriorating air quality in Delhi. Some ...
'Invoke GRAP 4 the moment AQI reaches 300': Supreme Court on Delhi pollution
The top court also directed Delhi and NCR governments to set up a grievance redressal mechanism to report violations of the ...
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Delhi AQI LIVE updates: Delhi LG directs implementation of staggered office timings
Delhi AQI LIVE updates: Closing of schools, fines imposed - a slew of measures have been introduced to keep the declining ...
Delhi AQI hits 494 in ‘one of the worst pollution episodes seen in November in recent years’; AQI 500 in some areas
The average PM2.5 level was 354 micrograms per cubic metre, which is over 20 times the standard set by the World Health ...
What are you smoking?: North India suffocates as AQI at 'hazardous' level
The northern India on Monday witnessed AQI at 'hazardous' levels in several cities with that of New Delhi crossing 900 at one ...
Delhi chokes: AQI hits 481, dense fog and cold to worsen in the coming days
On Monday, Delhi’s average AQI was recorded at 481. Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘Severe+’ category, with an average ...
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Lahore's air quality reaches hazardous levels, AQI surpasses WHO guidelines
Lahore's overall air quality index (AQI) has reached alarming levels, with the current AQI standing at 434, significantly ...
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Your skin could be suffering due to poor AQI: Here's how to protect it
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist and Dermato-Surgeon at The Esthetic Clinics, explained, “As the AQI (air quality index) of the ...