Delhi's 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI), recorded at 4 pm, stood at 424, up from 418 the previous day. The day saw the third stage of GRAP, including a ban on construction activities and plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles,

Delhi NCR enforces GRAP Stage 3 due to hazardous air quality, halting non-essential construction and restricting vehicle use to reduce pollution levels

NCR, the pollution watchdog implemented stage three of the GRAP. Starting Friday, measures include banning construction, restricting vehicle entry, and halting mining activities to combat pollution.

As Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) reading stood at 424 (severe), CAQM imposed stringent anti-pollution measures in the Capital and NCR.

Delhi's air quality remained "severe" for a second consecutive day, prompting the central pollution watchdog to invoke restrictions under the third stage of GRAP, including a ban on construction activ

The tighter rule is aimed to curb pollution emnating from different sources as the AQI reached 418 on Thursday.

Stage 3 of GRAP is activated when the AQI reaches 'severe' levels, enforcing restrictions on construction, demolition, and public activities to reduce pollution.