A thick layer of smog blanketed the Bandra area of Mumbai on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 300 in the ‘Poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Meanwhile, in the national capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect, from Sunday, to tackle rising pollution levels.

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the ‘poor’ category (between 201-300 AQI) for the past few days amid Diwali celebrations across the region. As of 4 PM on Sunday, Delhi recorded an AQI of 296, according to the CPCB.

“Actions under Stage I & II of the extant GRAP shall be implemented, monitored, and reviewed in earnest by all concerned agencies in t

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