Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 norms imposed in Delhi-NCR, construction and demolition work banned

Delhi bans non-essential construction as air quality falls to ‘severe’ category

The 24-hour air quality index at 6 pm stood at 400, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 norms imposed in Delhi-NCR, construction and demolition work banned

The restrictions have been imposed in view of Delhi's deteriorating air quality which dipped to the 'severe' category on Friday.

Delhi-NCR Pollution: GRAP Stage III Invoked, Non-essential Construction, Industrial Work Banned

At a review meeting held today, the sub-committee on GRAP noted that the AQI is likely to go into the severe category due to calm winds and stable atmospheric conditions

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Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 399 on Friday, just two notches below the severe category. The Sub-Committee on GRAP, at a review meeting, noted that the AQI is likely to slip into the severe category due to calm winds and stable atmospheric conditions. 📰 Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP Stage III Invoked in Delhi-NCR, Non-Essential Construction and Demolition Work Banned.

AQI at 399 — GRAP stage III invoked in Delhi-NCR, non-essential construction work banned

The stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) comes into force in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

GRAP stage III invoked in Delhi-NCR, non-essential construction work banned

In view of a spike in air pollution, the Centre's air quality panel on Friday directed implementation of curbs under stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR, including a ban on non-essential construction and demolition work.