GRAP 4 restriction in place as Delhi-NCR turns gas chamber, here are 5 rules which you must follow

GRAP Stage 4 is the highest and most stringent level of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), an emergency framework implemented in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to combat severe air pollution. It is declared when the Air Quality Index (AQI) crosses the 450 mark, categorising the air quality as "Severe+." The measures under Stage 4 are implemented in addition to those from Stages 1, 2, and 3, and are designed to prevent further deterioration of the air quality during a pollution crisis. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) oversees its implementation. Here are 5 rules which you must follow under GRAP 4:

A complete halt is enforced on all C&D activities across the entire NCR, including large public projects like highways, flyovers, power transmission lines, and pipelines. Minor indoor repair work may be permitted under strict dust control.

GRAP Stage 4 entails ban on diesel-run medium, heavy goods vehicles registered in Delhi (BS-IV or below), except those carrying essentials. It further restricts entry of trucks into Delhi banned except for those carrying essential goods, services; LNG, CNG, electric, BS-VI diesel trucks allowed. It also prevent trucks from entering Delhi, unless they are transporting necessities or rendering necessary services. However, all trucks (LNG, CNG, electric, and BS-VI diesel) will be allowed entry into Delhi.

All schools to conduct classes for students up to Class IX and XI in a hybrid mode in light of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. This decision follows an order issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management, which invoked Stage-IV actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect to curb further worsening of air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.

Government, municipal, and private offices in the NCR are advised to operate with a 50% on-site capacity, encouraging the remainder to work from home.

Operations of stone crushers, brick kilns, hot mix plants, and mining activities across the NCR are shut down. The use of diesel generator sets is also prohibited, except for emergency/essential services (e.g., hospitals, metro, railways)