Delhi-NCR Air quality

May 16, 2025 10:25 PM

CAQM implements Stage-I of GRAP in Delhi-NCR to curb worsening air quality

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas has invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect on Friday, following a noticeable deterioration in air quality over the past two days. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Sub-Committee on GRAP held on May 16, after a sudden spike in the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded, primarily attributed to the long-range transport of dust and strong surf...

Delhi-NCR Air Quality Slips to ‘Severe’, GRAP-3 Re-imposed

As the air quality in Delhi-NCR worsened and the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched ‘Severe’ levels on Wednesday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) re-imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Thursday. The AQI of Delhi, which was recorded at 276 on Tuesday, rose sharply to 365 on Wednesday, primarily due to smog and slow wind speeds. The air quality in the National Capital Region was similarly poor, with Uttar Pradesh’s Noida recording an AQI of 317 in t...