'Severe' season in Delhi: GRAP III in force as air quality plummets
GRAP III was activated in New Delhi as the air quality index continues to deteriorate significantly. The average AQI reached 382 at 4pm on Friday, prompting precautionary measures to be implemented. Areas throughout the city are already reporting severe air quality levels, particularly Punjabi Bagh and DTU. In response, certain restrictions on vehicles and construction activities have been…
Delhi has implemented GRAP III, a severe pollution action plan, as the city's air quality index approached alarming levels. The average AQI reached 382 at 4pm on Friday, showing a slight increase from the previous day's 369. GRAP III includes bans on construction and demolition work, the closure of stone crushers and mining, restrictions on older vehicle models, and a 50% work-from-home policy.
The most polluted areas include Punjabi Bagh, DTU, Jahangirpuri, Rohini, and RK Puram, with AQI readings of 455 or higher. While GRAP III comes into force only when air quality reaches severe or worse, many areas in Delhi are already experiencing severe pollution levels. These areas are expected to worsen by Saturday, according to IITM's air quality early warning system.
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