Delhi-NCR has implemented stricter anti-pollution measures after the region's air quality index (AQI) reached the 'severe' category on Tuesday, with an average AQI of 425. Authorities have initiated Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), introducing additional restrictions to address the ongoing public health concern.

The move follows a sharp increase from Monday's AQI of 362, attributed to calm winds and weather conditions that caused pollutants to accumulate. The new Stage III rules include a comprehensive ban on non-essential construction and demolition activities across Delhi-NCR. Advertisement

Prohibited work involves earth excavation, piling, laying of sewer and electric lines via open trench systems, and the use of Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) batching plants. These mea

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