Since yesterday morning, 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.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) described the intense early-morning haze as an “episodic event,” suggesting an improvement by today. However, given the critical AQI levels, CAQM has escalated measures to Stage III of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), to be enforced starting at 8 am tomorrow.
Understanding GRAP Stage III: When the AQI crosses 400 into the ‘Severe’ range (401-450), Stage III of GRAP activates, introducing:
GRAP Overview: GRAP is a tiered action plan tailored for winter when air quality issues intensify. It includes:
Previously, GRAP Stage II was introduced in October when the AQI hit over 300.
Link to article –
GRAP III imposed in Delhi: What is allowed, what is banned amid ‘severe’ air quality
