Delhi Air Pollution: Why GRAP III Curbs Are Still Not Enforced Even As AQI Turns 'Severe'

The GRAP Stage-II restrictions were imposed on Oct. 19. (Photo source: PTI) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Delhi’s air quality has been worsening since Diwali, with the AQI rising to alarming levels, indicating ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality in many areas of the national capital in the last few days. However, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the statutory body to control air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), is yet to impose stricter norms under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

After a recent review meeting, the pollution body has clarified that there is no need of immediate need for GRAP Stage-III restrictions due to the improving trend and favourable weather conditions.

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