Delhi’s ‘severe’ air quality has prompted the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to activate stage 3 of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) in the Capital. This includes ban on all non-essential construction and demolition work,

Delhi's air quality reached 'severe' levels, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 3. The stricter restrictions aim to combat rising pollution levels caused by calm winds and cooler temperatures.

This decision comes as the region grapples with an alarming spike in the Air Quality Index (AQI), which has reached 424, placing it in the "Very Poor" category