16-05-2025
Grade 1 anti-pollution restrictions in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns poor
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Friday issued an order to implement the Graded Response Action Plan - Stage I (GRAP-I) in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate order came after the pollution levels were recorded in the "poor" category for the second consecutive day after the dust storm on Wednesday night deteriorated the air quality, which hasn't yet improved the India Metereological Department issued an orange alert for the national capital warning of dust storms. The alert came after the national capital experienced extreme heat as the mercury rose to 42 degrees Celsius on Friday.
Some parts of Delhi also experienced heavy rainfall on Friday, providing residents with some relief from rising IS GRAP - I?The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a set of stratified measures and guidelines implemented in Delhi NCR to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The AQI scale has five levels: Good (0-50); Satisfactory (51-100); Moderate (101-200); Poor (201-300); and Very Poor (301-400).GRAP Stage I measures, corresponding to 'Poor' air quality (AQI 201-300), include restrictions such as suspension of construction activities, traffic management, and restricting operations of certain industries contributing to air Watch
