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Delhi Implements GRAP-4 as AQI Exceeds 440: Emergency Pollution Control Measures Activated
Dec 13, 2025 11:51 pm CST
Delhi's air quality deteriorated rapidly on Saturday, prompting authorities to escalate from GRAP-3 to GRAP-4 emergency measures within hours. With the AQI rising to 441, officials have banned non-essential trucks, halted all construction, recommended online classes for students, and advised offices to implement 50% work-from-home policies. The CAQM attributes the crisis to unfavorable weather conditions rather than local emissions.
Mumbai Implements GRAP-4 Restrictions as Air Quality Reaches Severe Levels: What Residents Need to Know
Dec 01, 2025 12:26 pm CST
Mumbai has implemented the strictest Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) restrictions as air quality in multiple areas reaches 'severe' levels. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has halted construction activities, deployed monitoring squads, and issued shutdown notices to over 50 sites. Residents are reporting health issues while authorities work to control the rapidly deteriorating air quality crisis in India's financial capital.
Supreme Court Balances Environmental Concerns with Development in Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis
Nov 17, 2025 09:33 pm CST
The Supreme Court has refused to impose a blanket construction ban in Delhi despite very poor AQI, emphasizing the need to balance environmental protection with development. The Court has requested the Centre to formulate long-term solutions to tackle Delhi's air pollution crisis by November 19, while addressing concerns about air quality monitoring systems and maintaining the structured implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan.
Delhi Implements GRAP-3 as Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Severe' Levels: What You Need to Know
Nov 11, 2025 01:20 pm CST
Delhi has activated Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) after air quality reached 'Severe' levels with an AQI of 425. This implementation brings strict restrictions on construction activities, vehicle usage, and school operations while aiming to combat dangerous pollution levels. Despite this surge, overall air quality metrics for 2025 show improvement compared to previous years, with significant reductions in farm fires across Punjab and Haryana.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Understanding GRAP-3 Restrictions and Their Impact on Daily Life
Nov 10, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Delhi continues to battle hazardous air quality with an AQI of 347, prompting potential implementation of GRAP-3 measures. These restrictions include bans on construction activities, certain vehicles, and recommendations for work-from-home arrangements. The comprehensive four-tier GRAP framework aims to mitigate severe pollution levels through targeted interventions while providing exemptions for essential services.