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Delhi GRAP IV Implementation: Complete Guide to Restrictions and Exemptions During Severe Air Pollution
Dec 17, 2025 01:18 pm CST
Delhi has implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality reaches severe levels. This comprehensive guide details all current restrictions including school closures, 50% office capacity, BS-VI vehicle requirements, construction bans, and tandoor prohibitions, while outlining essential services that remain operational during this environmental emergency.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: GRAP-3 Restrictions Implemented as AQI Reaches Severe Levels
Dec 13, 2025 02:43 pm CST
Delhi has activated GRAP-3 anti-pollution measures as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 405, reaching the 'severe' category. The restrictions include bans on non-essential construction, older diesel vehicles, and partial school closures, while health experts warn of serious respiratory and cardiovascular risks from prolonged exposure to the hazardous air conditions affecting the national capital region.
Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels: Multiple Areas Record Severe AQI
Dec 13, 2025 11:48 am CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to alarming levels, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 390, categorized as "very poor." Multiple areas including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Ghazipur have recorded severe AQI levels above 435, posing serious health risks to residents. The combination of smog and shallow fog has reduced visibility across the capital, affecting flight operations and daily activities despite recent pollution control efforts.
Delhi Air Quality Improves: GRAP Stage-3 Restrictions Lifted as AQI Remains in Very Poor Category
Nov 26, 2025 10:27 pm CST
The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked GRAP Stage-3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR as air quality showed improvement with AQI at 327. While Stage-1 and Stage-2 measures remain in effect, the 50% work-from-home mandate and school hybrid classes have been discontinued. Officials continue monitoring pollution levels to prevent deterioration during the winter season.
Delhi Implements Stricter Anti-Pollution Measures as Air Quality Deteriorates to Very Poor Levels
Nov 22, 2025 05:33 pm CST
Delhi has intensified its anti-pollution measures with the Commission for Air Quality Management revising the Graded Response Action Plan as winter approaches. With the capital recording an AQI of 360, classified as 'very poor', authorities have moved GRAP-IV restrictions to GRAP-III level, potentially implementing 50% work-from-home policies for offices and postponing school sporting events to combat the deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region.
Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels as Weak Winds Trap Pollutants Across NCR Region
Nov 03, 2025 02:37 am CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to "very poor" levels with an AQI of 366, as weak winds trap pollutants across the city. Three monitoring stations recorded "severe" air quality above 400, with PM2.5 levels reaching 189.6 micrograms per cubic meter. Health concerns are rising for vulnerable populations while neighboring NCR cities also struggle with hazardous air conditions, prompting vehicle restrictions in the capital.
Delhi Plans Cloud Seeding Within Days as Air Quality Deteriorates Before Diwali Celebrations
Oct 15, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Delhi Environment Minister announces imminent cloud seeding operations as air quality worsens ahead of Diwali. With GRAP-1 restrictions already in place and Supreme Court allowing green crackers, the capital city is employing multiple strategies to combat its notorious winter pollution that reduces residents' life expectancy by nearly 12 years compared to WHO guidelines.