Delhi NCR is facing severe air pollution, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to enforce GRAP Stage 4. The stringent measures include banning truck entry (except essential goods), halting construction activities,

The deteriorating air quality in Delhi has prompted the enforcement of GRAP Stage 4 restrictions starting Monday, as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 457 at 7 PM on Sunday, crossing into the “severe plus” category. These measures aim to curb emissions and mitigate health risks as pollution levels reach alarming highs.

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of haze on Saturday morning, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category in various regions of the national capital. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded a shocking AQI of 406 at 8:00am on Saturday.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-IV (Severe+) actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR,

CAQM imposes construction ban, restricts BS-III and BS-IV vehicles in Delhi-NCR to combat severe air pollution.

Delhi and nearby regions have been enveloped in a dense layer of smog, causing the air quality to fall into the “Severe” category with AQI readings surpassing 400 in multiple locations.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced staggered timings for government offices to combat severe air quality and reduce traffic congestion.

GRAP Stage 4 anti-pollution measures have been imposed in Delhi-NCR and will come into force from Monday as air quality in Delhi has plunged to the "severe" category.

With deteriorating air quality, authorities have imposed stringent anti-pollution measures under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to curb the devolving crisis.