Delhi’s AQI Hits 414; Stage-3 Anti-Pollution Curbs Enforced
• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a 'severe' level of 414, prompting the enforcement of Stage-III GRAP restrictions.
• Construction and demolition activities are banned in Delhi, except for essential projects, to combat worsening pollution.
• Delhi experiences heavy smog and a temperature drop, with a minimum of 10.4°C, adding to residents' discomfort.
Delhi's AQI at 414, 'severe' category
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for the second consecutive day, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 414, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). In response, Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been enforced to combat the escalating pollution. Tuesday marked the season's worst air quality, with the AQI hitting 423. CPCB classifies an AQI between 401 and 500 as 'severe,' while 301–400 is 'very poor.'
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