Delhi Activates First Anti-Pollution Measures of the Season as Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Poor' Category

Oct 14, 2025 10:17 pm CST

Delhi authorities have implemented the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-1) as the city's Air Quality Index reached 211, entering the 'Poor' category. The Commission for Air Quality Management has ordered strict enforcement of dust control at construction sites, enhanced industrial inspections, and waste management protocols across Delhi and NCR. While September saw relatively clean air, experts warn that conditions typically worsen after Diwali, with forecasts predicting deteriorating air quality due to stagnant weather conditions.