GRAP II Imposed in Delhi with Immediate Effect Amid 'Very Poor' Air Quality; Check Key Restrictions

GRAP Stage II invoked across Delhi-NCR: Which vehicles are not allowed, what else is banned under new rules

CAQM has invoked Stage II of GRAP across Delhi-NCR after Delhi's AQI rose to the 'Very Poor' category. Here's what the restrictions mean for vehicles, restaurants, diesel generator sets and road cleaning.

GRAP-II Pollution Curbs In Delhi As Air Quality Slips To 'Very Poor'

GRAP 2 anti-pollution curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI crosses 300

The restrictions under GRAP 2 include higher parking charges to discourage the use of private vehicles, a ban on coal and firewood in hotels and restaurants, including for operating tandoors, and tighter regulations on diesel generator sets.

Delhi raises pollution curbs to ‘GRAP-II’ as air quality deteriorates

The enforcement of the pollution control is being jointly carried out by the Delhi Environment and Transport Departments, along with the traffic police.

GRAP II imposed in Delhi with immediate effect amid 'very poor' air quality; check key restrictions

GRAP Stage II has been implemented in Delhi-NCR due to a significant decline in air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management reported an increase in the AQI from 117 to 324 recently. These figures indicate a shift to the 'very poor' category following unfavorable weather conditions. Authorities will now intensify measures to reduce dust pollution and promote public transportation.

GRAP-II pollution curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality dips further

GRAP II measures include regular mechanical cleaning of roads, water sprinkling and the use of anti-smog guns to reduce dust.