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Delhi Air Quality Drops to Very Poor
Delhi enforces GRAP-2 pollution curbs as air quality hits 'very poor' category.
In brief
Delhi enforces GRAP-2 pollution curbs as air quality hits 'very poor' category. Delhi's air quality index reached 327, triggering Stage 2 GRAP-2 pollution restrictions including coal bans and road cleaning measures. Originally reported by Scroll.
Air Quality Deteriorates
Delhi's air quality index rose from 117 to 327 within a day.
Stage 2 GRAP-2 Restrictions
Delhi enforces coal and firewood bans, diesel generator restrictions, and road cleaning measures.
Worst Air Quality Readings
Jahangirpuri recorded AQI 447, the highest in northwestern Delhi.
Diwali Pollution Concerns
Diwali celebrations on November 8 may worsen pollution with firecrackers and stubble burning.
The big picture
Delhi's air quality index reached 327, triggering Stage 2 GRAP-2 pollution restrictions including coal bans and road cleaning measures.
