Delhi’s air pollution levels surged on Sunday, inching closer to the “very poor” category just a day before Diwali, prompting authorities to invoke GRAP-2 (Graded Response Action Plan) restrictions across the National Capital Region.

These measures include curbs on construction activity, regulation of industrial emissions, and stricter enforcement of pollution control norms, aimed at reducing particulate matter ahead of the festive season.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 296 at 4 pm, placing it in the “poor” range. An AQI between 301 and 400 is classified as “very poor.”

Out of 38 monitoring stations in the city, 12 reported readings in the “very poor” range. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 430,

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