As Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) reading stood at 424 (severe), CAQM imposed stringent anti-pollution measures in the Capital and NCR.

Hello readers. With Delhi’s air quality in the 'severe' zone for the second consecutive day, the Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday had imposed a set of the stringent regulatory measures including a complete halt on construction and demolition activities while directing the authorities to stop a large number of inter-state buses and trucks outside the national capital.

Several parts of the national capital recorded 'very poor' air quality levels on Friday. At 9 am, CRRI Mathura Road recorded an AQI of 368, ITO 357, Burari Crossing 390 and Lodhi Road 318.

In response to alarming pollution levels, Delhi's Chief Minister announces online classes for primary students, ensuring health safety amidst the crisis.

The top five polluted areas in Delhi this morning are Jahangirpuri, Bawana, Wazirpur, Rohini, and Punjabi Bagh.

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels every year in the winter. The air quality in the capital remains in the 'severe' category prompting the authorities to impose the third stage of GRAP.

For the third consecutive day, Delhi continues to grapple with the adverse consequences of remaining in the 'severe' air quality zone with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 400 plus on Friday.

Delhi NCR is implementing GRAP Stage 3 due to severe air quality, halting non-essential construction and restricting vehicle use. The region's AQI has reached hazardous levels, prompting authorities to enforce stricter measures like banning certain vehicles and limiting construction activities to combat pollution.

GRAP stage 3 will come into force at 8am on Friday. The Delhi government announced that classes for primary schools will be shifted to online.

Delhi's air quality remained "severe" for a second consecutive day, prompting the central pollution watchdog to invoke restrictions under the third stage of GRAP, including a ban on construction activ

Delhi's air quality remained "severe" for the second consecutive day, prompting authorities to implement stricter pollution control measures under Grap stage III. The hazardous smog forced schools to shift primary classes online.