GRAP

January 22, 2025 9:22 AM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’, foggy weather disrupts trains, flights

Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category for the second consecutive day this week, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 264 recorded at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Additionally, foggy weather has significantly disrupted transportation services. Meanwhile, the national capital continues to experience a cold wave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a minimum temperature of 11 degrees Celcius on Wedne...

December 16, 2024 10:25 PM

GRAP stage III re-imposed in Delhi amid ‘very poor’ air quality

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday imposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi after the city's air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' category. The CAQM attributed the sharp decline in air quality to "highly unfavorable meteorological conditions," which have exacerbated pollution levels. The CAQM introduced a revised version of GRAP on December 13 to address the recurring problem of winter pollution in Delhi-NCR. GRAP is a set of emergency...

November 28, 2024 8:58 PM

Air pollution: CAQM takes stock of implementation of measures under GRAP

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has intensified its focus on tackling Delhi’s worsening air pollution, conducting a comprehensive review of the implementation of measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Amid the capital’s rising pollution levels, the commission convened its 19th meeting on November 27 to deliberate on the effectiveness of ongoing actions and enforce stricter measures where needed. The meeting addressed various pressing issues, including the re...

November 20, 2024 11:26 AM

Delhi struggles to breathe as marginal AQI improvement offers little relief

Delhi's air remained hazardous on Wednesday, with a slight improvement in air quality bringing little respite to residents as cases of respiratory distress continued to rise across the national capital. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 424 at 9 a.m., classified as 'severe.' This follows two consecutive days of 'severe plus' air quality, leaving the city's air virtually unbreathable. Visuals from India Gate showed residents navigating thr...

October 21, 2024 11:37 PM

Delhi-NCR to enforce GRAP-II as air quality worsens to ‘very poor’

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the activation of Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, effective from October 22, following a sharp decline in air quality. Delhi’s daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 310 on Monday, falling into the 'Very Poor' category, triggering stricter pollution-control measures. Weather forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) suggest...