November 11, 2025 9:02 PM

CAQM invokes Stage-III GRAP in NCR amid air pollution

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect following a deterioration in air quality. Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 425 at 9 AM today due to calm winds, a stable atmosphere, and unfavorable meteorological conditions. The Sub-Committee on GRAP reviewed the air quality situation in the region and decided to implement measures classified und...