The Delhi and NCR state governments have been asked to stagger timings for public and municipal offices under Stage 3. The Centre may consider similar measures for its offices in Delhi-NCR.

Construction has been suspended, truck entry restricted, schools shifted to hybrid learning, and offices are running at 50 per cent capacity as Delhi air quality worsens amid stagnant winds

In the wake of deteriorating air quality in Delhi on Monday night, 16 December 2024, the Commission for Air Quality (CAQM) was forced to reimpose GRAP 4 restrictions in the entire Delhi-NCR, with immediate effect. Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) rose to 399 at 9 p.m. on Monday and breached the 400 mark at 10 p.m.

Delhi-NCR enters Stage-IV GRAP as air quality hits 'severe'. Construction halts, industries face curbs, and residents are urged to limit outdoor exposure.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reimposed the strictest Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 restrictions in Delhi-National Capital Region. The decision was taken late on Monday as the region's air quality worsened to the "severe" category.

GRAP-4 was enforced in Delhi in November due to high pollution, but on December 5, the SC allowed the CAQM to relax it to Stage 2 as air quality improved.

Earlier, the GRAP Stage-III and IV restrictions were revoked in the national capital on December 5 after the air quality improved in the region. However, the AQI levels dipped once again in Delhi, pro

The Graded Response Action Plan Level-III (GRAP-III) restrictions were reimposed in Delhi and the national capital region due to "highly unfavourable meteorological conditions," including low wind speeds and very low mixing height.