The city was covered in a thick layer of smog by 9 a.m., with almost all weather monitoring stations falling into the red zone

Stage-II of GRAP includes measures like mechanical or vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling of the identified roads, strict inspections for enforcement of dust control measures and regulation of operations of diesel generator sets across all sectors like industrial,

The air quality of Delhi further worsened on Wednesday as a thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital in the morning amid rising pollution levels. The air quality of Delhi remained in the ‘very poor’ category with an overall AQI recorded at 363 in the morning.

On Wednesday 8 am, Delhi’s air quality had dipped to 354, which is in the ‘very poor’ category. Some of the measuring stations recorded AQI over 400, which is in the ‘severe’ category.

New Delhi is blanketed in acrid smog each year, primarily blamed on stubble burning by farmers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A new study reveals how stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana affects Delhi's air quality. Despite a decrease in farm fires, Delhi's AQI remains critically high, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions and public awareness to tackle air pollution effectively.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged transport ministers of neighboring states to stop diesel buses from entering Delhi due to GRAP II restrictions. He highlighted vehicular emissions from such buses as a major factor in worsening air quality.

The air quality in Delhi has been declining, prompting the authorities to enforce these measures. The second stage of GRAP restrictions came into effect from 8 am.