Delhi-NCR Pollution: Delhi-NCR is once again facing hazardous air quality, due to which the Central Government’s Pollution Control Committee has implemented Phase IV of GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan).
As a result, several restrictions have been further tightened in the region. As per the current orders of the Supreme Court, GRAP Phase IV and Phase III are active in Delhi at AQI levels of 400 and 350 respectively for NCR.
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Delhi-NCR Pollution: AQI Hits 396 in ‘Very Poor’ Category
According to the daily AQI bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI stood at 396 today, indicating the ‘very poor’ category (AQI between 301-400).
The CAQM sub-committee on GRAP found that Delhi’s AQI, which was recorded at 275 on January 14, 2025, increased significantly to 396 on January 15, 2025. This jump is due to dense fog and low temperatures, which have greatly reduced the mixing height and ventilation coefficient, thereby limiting the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi-NCR Pollution: Restrictions under GRAP-IV
- Total ban on movement of all types of trucks.
- Only trucks associated with essential services will be exempted.
- All types of construction and demolition activities, including development projects, are prohibited.
- Physical classes will be banned for all students except those in Class 10 and 12.
- Government offices will operate at 50% capacity, and work-from-home arrangements may be implemented for employees.
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