The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect following a deterioration in air quality. Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 425 at 9 AM today due to calm winds, a stable atmosphere, and unfavorable meteorological conditions.

The Sub-Committee on GRAP reviewed the air quality situation in the region and decided to implement measures classified under Stage-III, which corresponds to ‘Severe’ air quality conditions, in addition to the existing Stage-I and Stage-II actions. Agencies responsible for implementing these measures, including the Pollution Control Boards of NCR states and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), have been directed

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