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The Supreme Court on Monday criticised the Delhi government for delaying the implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, even as air quality in the national capital deteriorated. The apex court pointed out the delay in enforcing Stage 4 measures despite the Air Quality Index reaching alarming levels in Delhi, PTI reported. At the outset, the counsel for the Delhi …

In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, effective from 08:00 AM on November 18, 2024. The decision follows a significant rise in Delhi’s Air Quality Index, which reached 457 at 7 PM on November 17, indicating ‘Severe+’ pollution levels. Rising Air Quality Index triggers …

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An air emergency was declared in Delhi with its air quality index plummeting into ‘severe’ days ahead of Diwali. #WATCH | Thick layer of smog engulfs Delhi as Air Quality dips into 'Severe' category pic.twitter.com/xHQ8x5YVZe — ANI November 3, 2023 Since an AQI of 400 or more is classified as ‘severe’, the authorities have taken action in response to the …

Delhi-NCR air pollution : As the temperatures drop and the quality of air deteriorates in the national capital, the Centre's air quality panel re-invoked the Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR. It is to be noted that Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 400 on Friday, just a notch below the severe category. If …

Highlights Delhi has lifted final stage curbs imposed to tackle pollution With the lifting of Stage IV GRAP curbs, diesel car, trucks will now be to return on Delhi roads Delhi AQI improves from 'severe' to 'very poor' Delhi Air Pollution: Centre's air quality panel on Sunday lifted curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR under the final stage of air pollution action …

Just one day to go for Diwali and the air has already turned poison for our lungs. Since the government had earlier predicted that the air quality in Delhi-NCR would nosedive by Saturday, the Commission for Air Quality Management on Wednesday directed authorities to enact stage two of GRAP, which includes banning the use of coal and firewood in hotels, …