Ahead of Diwali 2025, GRAP-2 Anti-Pollution measures have been invoked as air quality nears 'very poor' category. Air Quality Management, which is the Centre's anti-pollution panel said, "The AQI of Delhi has shown an increasing trend since morning and has been recorded as 296 at 4:00 PM and 302 at 7:00 PM. The forecast by IMD/IITM also predicts further deterioration of AQI in the coming days," it noted.

Delhi's AQI

Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 296 at 4 pm. It was in the “poor” range, a little less for it to classify as very poor. An AQI between 301 and 400 is classified as “very poor.”

What is GRAP-2?

GRAP-2 is an advanced stage of GRADED RESPONSE ACTION PLAN for controlling air pollution. It is implemented when the air quality index falls in the category 'very poor' T

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