Delhi’s air quality has worsened significantly, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400, entering the ‘severe’ category. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) in response to the hazardous air quality.

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– Delhi’s AQI crossed 400, reaching 421 at 7 AM on Tuesday.
– Areas like Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, and Alipur recorded AQI levels between 400 and 470.
– The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) categorized Delhi’s air quality as “Very Poor.”
– India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of 5°C in Delhi.
– Local residents expressed concern over the worsening pollution, calling it an ongoing yearly issue.
– Dense fog and low visibility reported in the morning, with cars initially invisible on the roads.
– In response, CAQM implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Monday night.
– GRAP-III restrictions had been previously enforced after AQI surpassed 350.
– The worsening air quality attributed to calm wind conditions and a reduction in mixing layer height.
– CAQM teams are closely monitoring the air quality situation in Delhi.