NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR after air quality showed a sharp deterioration, crossing into the ‘very poor’ category. The decision follows an emergency review by the Sub-Committee on GRAP, which observed a steady rise in pollution levels through the day. According to the order, “The AQI of Delhi has shown an increasing trend since morning and has been recorded as 296 at 4.00pm and 302 at 7.00pm. The forecast by IMD/IITM also predicts further deterioration of AQI in the coming days.” The Sub-Committee, therefore, decided to implement all measures under Stage II of GRAP with immediate effect, in addition to those already active under Stage I. Data from the Central

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