Delhi-NCR Pollution Crisis: GRAP Stage II Invoked as AQI Crosses 300
Delhi’s AQI climbed to 324 on November 2, pushing the capital into the very poor category for the first time this season. CAQM has imposed GRAP Stage II across Delhi-NCR, tightening restrictions on road dust, vehicles, diesel generators and commercial establishments. Meanwhile, border checks have triggered traffic congestion, the Delhi High Court has declined interim relief against BS-VI vehicle restrictions, and the Supreme Court has allowed certified green crackers for two days during Diwali.