US EditionDelhi on IMD's cold wave alert, AQI plummets to ‘severe+’ levels, hits 489 in Anand Vihar as toxic smog shrouds capital
- On Monday , the Commission for Air Quality Management Sub-Committee on GRAP unanimously invoked Stage‑IV 'Severe+' across the National Capital Region, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 489, and ordered agencies to escalate preventive measures.
- Cold wave and dense fog reduced dispersion of emissions, with the India Meteorological Department reporting persistent fog and minimum temperatures on Sunday between 5 and 7 degrees Celsius aiding pollutant stagnation.
- CPCB monitoring recorded severe readings, with Delhi's overall AQI at 418, the ITO area at 434, and Pandav Nagar reaching 455.
- Near-Zero visibility forced traffic slowdowns and flight delays at Indira Gandhi International Airport, while the CAQM-ordered truck entry ban and hybrid classes for schools in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar took effect.
- Anders Antonsen's withdrawal highlighted sporting consequences as he cited `extreme pollution in Delhi` and was fined 5000 USD by the Badminton World Federation, while Vidit Gujrathi posted an AQI screenshot at 598.
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CAQM Flags Major Deficiencies in Delhi’s GRAP Implementation
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has identified significant shortcomings in the enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures in Delhi-NCR. The review found that the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and other state pollution control boards failed to meet key targets for inspections, mechanical road sweeping, and complaint resolution. Air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘severe’ category, with the Air Qua…
Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, flight operations hit amid low visibility; AQI in 'severe' category
A thick layer of fog covered Delhi and adjoining NCR regions on Monday, pulling down visibility across many key stretches. Morning visuals from the ITO showed heavy fog in the area as cold wave conditions continued to tighten their grip on Delhi. The intense fog also affected air traffic movement at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Officials confirmed delays in multiple flights as runways struggled with low visibility conditions. Meanwhi…
Air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated significantly, with pollution levels exceeding 450. This dire situation has led to the implementation of Grape IV regulations. To reduce pollution, all construction work in Delhi has been halted.
‘We are slowly being poisoned and no one cares?’: Vidit Gujrathi on New Delhi and India’s deteriorating AQI
The pollution has affected the ongoing India Open badminton tournament at the capital as well with World No.3 Anders Antonsen pulling out of because of the ‘extreme pollution in Delhi’.
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