As Delhi's air quality turns severe again, anti-pollution panel reimposes GRAP-III restrictions

Immediate anti-pollution measures have been implemented in Delhi-NCR as the air quality in the capital reached 'severe' levels on Friday. Following GRAP-III guidelines by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), all non-essential construction activities and the operation of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles are now prohibited.

Additionally, the central commission has recommended that state governments consider suspending classes for students up to Class 5 as part of the efforts to address the deteriorating air quality.

"(The) committee for operationalisation of GRAP called an emergency meeting today morning in view of sudden deterioration of air quality of Delhi-NCR from last evening. The Sub-Committee decides to invoke 8 point action plan as per Stage-III of revised GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect," the commission said in a statement.