Delhi Pollution Crisis Deepens: Authorities Step Up Anti-Pollution Measures

Delhi's pollution continued to grip the capital. Authorities intensified GRAP enforcement, checking thousands of vehicles and inspecting construction sites to curb emissions.

Thick pollution blankets New Delhi , indicating severe air quality conditions. (Img: Pinterest)

New Delhi:  Delhi continued to battle alarming levels of air pollution  with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging between 300 to 428, indicating severe to hazardous conditions across several parts of the national capital. Multiple monitoring stations reported very poor air quality, raising concerns over the worsening pollution situation.

Several Delhi Areas Record Very Poor AQI

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Rohini recorded an AQI of 396, while Alipur stood at 375, Vivek Vihar at 370 and Narela at 363. Chandni Chowk registered 358, while Akshardham and ITO both recorded 349.

India Gate and Janpath reported an AQI of 335 each, followed by Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 343 and Burari at 308. Aya Nagar recorded 276, while IGI Airport's Terminal 3 stood at 263. Anand Vihar registered 242.

Environment Department Steps Up Inspections

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said enforcement measures had been strengthened to tackle pollution. Teams are inspecting vehicles for valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) and monitoring construction sites to prevent dust pollution.

Our teams are enforcing vehicle entry restrictions, checking PUC compliance and tackling construction dust. Today : 14,930 vehicles checked, 566 PUCC challans and 300 sites inspected. Keep PUCC valid, follow entry rules and dust norms. The quest for clean air needs our collective efforts.

— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) November 1, 2026

According to Sirsa, authorities checked 14,930 vehicles on November 1, issued 566 challans for PUCC violations and inspected 300 construction sites.

He urged residents to maintain valid pollution certificates, follow vehicle entry restrictions and comply with dust-control regulations.

Traffic Police Intensify GRAP Enforcement

Meanwhile, Delhi Traffic Police stepped up action under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). On November 1, officials checked 7,279 vehicles. Of these, 714 were turned back, 38 were impounded .

Police officials also conducted a coordination meeting with neighbouring districts to ensure stricter implementation of pollution-control restrictions.

Authorities are spreading awareness through newspapers, social media, radio, border information boards and pamphlet distribution.