Delhi Sees Season’s First ‘Poor’ Air Day as Temperatures Dip; AQI Worst in 100 Days
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As the cold in Delhi-NCR intensifies, pollution has also raised concerns. On October 21st, the capital's air quality index recorded 245, placing the air in the poor category for the first time this season. Following this, the first phase of GRAP has been implemented. Meanwhile, a low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal and other weather activities are forecast to cause rainfall in 15 states and regions on October 22nd.
Delhi AQI hits 245, GRAP-1 restrictions take effect; Sirsa lists curbs to tackle pollution
Delhi recorded its first ‘poor’ air quality day of the season, with the AQI reaching 245 — its highest level in 100 days. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage 1 of GRAP across Delhi-NCR, introducing measures to curb construction dust, waste burning and pollution from commercial kitchens. Transport remains Delhi’s largest pollution contributor, accounting for 20.5% of the city’s emissions, according to the Decision S…
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