GRAP Stage III Curbs Kick In Across Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Worsens Ahead Of Diwali

A thick layer of smog hung over the national capital on Friday as the air quality deteriorated sharply

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as the city's air quality deteriorated two days ahead of Diwali. "CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to invoke GRAP III in Delhi NCR as a precautionary measure," the CAQM posted on Friday. A thick layer of smog hung over the national capital on Friday as the air quality deteriorated sharply and edged closer to the 'severe' category, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 391.

According to the Air Quality Early Warning System, Delhi is likely to record its first severe air quality day of the season on Friday, with the situation expected to persist until November 8, the day of Diwali.

The AQI was in the 'very poor' category Friday morning and rose from 389 at 8 am to 391 at 9 am, indicating a further deterioration in air quality. Of the 59 monitoring stations across the city, 30 recorded severe air quality at 9 am, while the remaining stations were in the very poor category. Rohini recorded…

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