Delhi-NCR Air Quality Deteriorates, GRAP-1 Implemented
Air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 200 in several areas on Monday and reaching 244 by noon on Wednesday, categorizing Delhi's air as 'poor'. The Environment Minister has ordered an investigation and strict measures at construction sites. The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), including a ban on the use of coal and firewood in food preparations and limiting diesel generator use.22 sourcesSee all sources