<p>Authorities in the Indian national capital re-imposed stricter pollution curbs Wednesday (Jan 15) as air quality index hovered dangerously close to the 'severe' category. Union government&rsquo;s Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) introduced restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)- stage 4. Earlier, GRAP-stage 3 restrictions were imposed on Sunday (Jan 12).</p>
<p>The AQI rose sharply on Wednesday to 386 from 275 a day earlier as dense fog enveloped the city, leading to &ldquo;extremely low mixing height and ventilation coefficient for dispersion of pollutants,&rdquo; said the CAQM. The panel added that the AQI was expected to breach the 400-mark during the day.</p>
<p>"Accordingly, in an effort to prevent further deterioration of the air quality and in pursuance of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's directives, the Sub Committee on GRAP hereby decides to straightway invoke ALL actions under Stage-III ('Severe' Air Quality of Delhi) &amp; also Stage-IV ('Severe+' Air Quality of Delhi) of extant Schedule of GRAP, with immediate effect in right earnest by all the agencies concerned in Delhi-NCR, in addition to the Stage-I and II actions already in force," said the panel in its report.</p>
<p>The Supreme Court of India earlier ordered the stage 4 restrictions must be invoked if the AQI reaches the 400 mark.</p>
<h2><strong>What is not allowed in GRAP-IV?</strong></h2>
<p>Construction activities are banned in Delhi-NCR.</p>
<p>Schools in Delhi-NCR are to conduct classes in online mode. Workplaces are advised to operate with 50 per cent of their staff working from home.</p>
<p>Trucks carrying non-essential goods will be banned from entering Delhi, except those running on LNG, CNG, or electricity.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fog-disrupts-flight-train-services-in-delhi-8612438">Fog disrupts flight, train services in Delhi</a></strong></p>
<p>Non-essential diesel-operated medium and heavy goods vehicles with BS-IV or older standards are banned in Delhi.</p>
<p>Non-essential light commercial vehicles that are registered outside Delhi are not allowed to enter Delhi, except those running on EV, CNG or BS-VI diesel.</p>
<h2><strong>What is allowed under GRAP-IV?</strong></h2>
<p>Small personal constructions are allowed.</p>
<p>Vehicles carrying essential goods are allowed to enter Delhi.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/rain-lashes-delhi-ncr-imd-predicts-dense-fog-check-weekly-weather-forecast-here-8611090">Rain lashes Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts dense fog | Check weekly weather forecast here</a></strong></p>
<p>Trucks operating on LNG, CNG, or electric energy are allowed in Delhi.</p>
<p>Trucks and commercial vehicles adhering to BS-VI diesel emissions standards are allowed in Delhi.</p>
<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

India news | The AQI rose sharply on Wednesday to 386 from 275 a day earlier as dense fog enveloped the city, leading to “extremely low mixing height and ventilation coefficient.”

Authorities in the Indian national capital re-imposed stricter pollution curbs Wednesday (Jan 15) as air quality index hovered dangerously close to the 'severe' category. Union government’s Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) introduced restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)- stage 4. Earlier, GRAP-stage 3 restrictions were imposed on Sunday (Jan 12). The AQI rose sharply on Wednesday to 386 from 275 a day earlier as dense fog enveloped the city, leading to “extremely low mixing height and ventilation coefficient for dispersion of pollutants,” said the CAQM. The panel added that the AQI was expected to breach the 400-mark during the day. "Accordingly, in an effort to prevent further deterioration of the air quality and in pursuance of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's directives, the Sub Committee on GRAP hereby decides to straightway invoke ALL actions under Stage-III ('Severe' Air Quality of Delhi) & also Stage-IV ('Severe+' Air Quality of Delhi) of extant Schedule of GRAP, with immediate effect in right earnest by all the agencies concerned in Delhi-NCR, in addition to the Stage-I and II actions already in force," said the panel in its report. The Supreme Court of India earlier ordered the stage 4 restrictions must be invoked if the AQI reaches the 400 mark. What is not allowed in GRAP-IV? Construction activities are banned in Delhi-NCR. Schools in Delhi-NCR are to conduct classes in online mode. Workplaces are advised to operate with 50 per cent of their staff working from home. Trucks carrying non-essential goods will be banned from entering Delhi, except those running on LNG, CNG, or electricity. Also read: Fog disrupts flight, train services in Delhi Non-essential diesel-operated medium and heavy goods vehicles with BS-IV or older standards are banned in Delhi. Non-essential light commercial vehicles that are registered outside Delhi are not allowed to enter Delhi, except those running on EV, CNG or BS-VI diesel. What is allowed under GRAP-IV? Small personal constructions are allowed. Vehicles carrying essential goods are allowed to enter Delhi. Also read: Rain lashes Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts dense fog | Check weekly weather forecast here Trucks operating on LNG, CNG, or electric energy are allowed in Delhi. Trucks and commercial vehicles adhering to BS-VI diesel emissions standards are allowed in Delhi. (With inputs from agencies)

GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi amid soaring AQI: Check what’s allowed and prohibited

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<p>Cold wave conditions have gripped Telangana’s Hyderabad and other districts of the state as minimum temperatures dropped to a record low of 5.9 degrees Celsius at Mavala, Adilabad and 7.8 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus on Tuesday (Dec 17) morning.</p></p>
<p>The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a cold wave warning in Telangana. The weather department has predicted partly cloudy skies with misty or hazy mornings till December 19. IMD Hyderabad has also issued a yellow alert for the first time due to cold weather conditions.</p>
<p>According to the data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TSDPS), multiple areas in Hyderabad recorded single-digit minimum temperatures on Tuesday (Dec 17). BHEL factory and Patancheru recorded a minimum temperature of 7.9 degrees Celsius, while Moula Ali recorded a low temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhis-weather-update-check-out-todays-predicted-minimum-and-maximum-temperatures-784094">Delhi weather update: Check out today's predicted minimum and maximum temperatures</a></strong></p>
<p>Mercury dropped to a minimum temperature of 8.4 degrees Celsius at Rajendranagar, 9.4 degrees Celsius at Sivarampalli, and 9.7 degrees Celsius at Gachibowli.</p>
<p>Other regions of Hyderabad, including Marredpally, Saroornagar, Quthbullapur, Balanagar, Malkajgiri, Alwal, Shaikpet, Golconda, and Bahadurpura, recorded minimum temperatures between 10 degrees Celsius and 12 degrees Celsius.</p>
<p>Several other districts of Telangana also witnessed cold wave conditions, recording minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. Adilabad, Sangareddy, Nirmal, and Kamareddy districts observed minimum temperatures hovering between 5.9 degrees Celsius and 6.9 degrees Celsius, while Bela and Bheempoor (Adilabad) recorded 6.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday (Dec 17).</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-srinagar-records-seasons-lowest-temp-at-minus-54-782882">India: Srinagar records season's lowest temp at minus 5.4 degree Celsius</a></strong></p>
<p>In Sangareddy district, Kohir and Zahirabad recorded 6.7 degrees Celsius and 6.8 degrees Celsius respectively.</p>
<h2><strong>Cold wave conditions in North India</strong></h2>
<p>North Indian states of the country are also experiencing extreme cold weather conditions, with temperatures going below freezing point in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. The Indian Met department issued an “orange” alert in several parts of Himachal Pradesh after recording minus 10.6 degrees Celsius at Tabo in the Lahaul and Spiti district.</p>
<p><strong>Watch | India: Bone-Chilling Cold Wave Engulfs Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh</strong></p>
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<p>Similar weather conditions were recorded in the national capital after a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Delhi on Monday (Dec 16). Amid the cold wave conditions, the air quality in the region has deteriorated once again, prompting authorities to impose GRAP 4 restrictions after AQI recorded in Delhi dipped to the “severe” category.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a cold wave warning in Telangana. The weather department has predicted partly cloudy skies with misty or hazy mornings till December 19. IMD Hyderabad has also issued a yellow alert for the first time due to cold weather conditions



Hyderabad, India Cold wave conditions have gripped Telangana’s Hyderabad and other districts of the state as minimum temperatures dropped to a record low of 5.9 degrees Celsius at Mavala, Adilabad and 7.8 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus on Tuesday (Dec 17) morning. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a cold wave warning in Telangana. The weather department has predicted partly cloudy skies with misty or hazy mornings till December 19. IMD Hyderabad has also issued a yellow alert for the first time due to cold weather conditions. According to the data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TSDPS), multiple areas in Hyderabad recorded single-digit minimum temperatures on Tuesday (Dec 17). BHEL factory and Patancheru recorded a minimum temperature of 7.9 degrees Celsius, while Moula Ali recorded a low temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Also read | Delhi weather update: Check out today's predicted minimum and maximum temperatures Mercury dropped to a minimum temperature of 8.4 degrees Celsius at Rajendranagar, 9.4 degrees Celsius at Sivarampalli, and 9.7 degrees Celsius at Gachibowli. Other regions of Hyderabad, including Marredpally, Saroornagar, Quthbullapur, Balanagar, Malkajgiri, Alwal, Shaikpet, Golconda, and Bahadurpura, recorded minimum temperatures between 10 degrees Celsius and 12 degrees Celsius. Several other districts of Telangana also witnessed cold wave conditions, recording minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. Adilabad, Sangareddy, Nirmal, and Kamareddy districts observed minimum temperatures hovering between 5.9 degrees Celsius and 6.9 degrees Celsius, while Bela and Bheempoor (Adilabad) recorded 6.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday (Dec 17). Also read | India: Srinagar records season's lowest temp at minus 5.4 degree Celsius In Sangareddy district, Kohir and Zahirabad recorded 6.7 degrees Celsius and 6.8 degrees Celsius respectively. Cold wave conditions in North India North Indian states of the country are also experiencing extreme cold weather conditions, with temperatures going below freezing point in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. The Indian Met department issued an “orange” alert in several parts of Himachal Pradesh after recording minus 10.6 degrees Celsius at Tabo in the Lahaul and Spiti district. Watch | India: Bone-Chilling Cold Wave Engulfs Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh × Similar weather conditions were recorded in the national capital after a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Delhi on Monday (Dec 16). Amid the cold wave conditions, the air quality in the region has deteriorated once again, prompting authorities to impose GRAP 4 restrictions after AQI recorded in Delhi dipped to the “severe” category. (With inputs from agencies)

Cold wave grips Telangana, mercury dips to single digit in several regions

<p>Cold wave conditions have gripped Telangana’s Hyderabad and other districts of the state as minimum temperatures dropped to a record low of 5.9 degrees Celsius at Mavala, Adilabad and 7.8 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus on Tuesday (Dec 17) morning.</p>

<p>The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a cold wave warning in Telangana. The weather department has predicted partly cloudy skies with misty or hazy mornings till December 19. IMD Hyderabad has also issued a yellow alert for the first time due to cold weather conditions.</p>

<p>According to the data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TSDPS), multiple areas in Hyderabad recorded single-digit minimum temperatures on Tuesday (Dec 17). BHEL factory and Patancheru recorded a minimum temperature of 7.9 degrees Celsius, while Moula Ali recorded a low temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhis-weather-update-check-out-todays-predicted-minimum-and-maximum-temperatures-784094">Delhi weather update: Check out today's predicted minimum and maximum temperatures</a></strong></p>

<p>Mercury dropped to a minimum temperature of 8.4 degrees Celsius at Rajendranagar, 9.4 degrees Celsius at Sivarampalli, and 9.7 degrees Celsius at Gachibowli.</p>

<p>Other regions of Hyderabad, including Marredpally, Saroornagar, Quthbullapur, Balanagar, Malkajgiri, Alwal, Shaikpet, Golconda, and Bahadurpura, recorded minimum temperatures between 10 degrees Celsius and 12 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>Several other districts of Telangana also witnessed cold wave conditions, recording minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. Adilabad, Sangareddy, Nirmal,&nbsp;and Kamareddy districts observed minimum temperatures hovering between 5.9 degrees Celsius and 6.9 degrees Celsius, while Bela and Bheempoor (Adilabad) recorded 6.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday (Dec 17).</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-srinagar-records-seasons-lowest-temp-at-minus-54-782882">India: Srinagar records season's lowest temp at minus 5.4 degree Celsius</a></strong></p>

<p>In Sangareddy district, Kohir and Zahirabad recorded 6.7 degrees Celsius and 6.8 degrees Celsius respectively.</p>

<h2><strong>Cold wave conditions in North India</strong></h2>

<p>North Indian states of the country are also experiencing extreme cold weather conditions, with temperatures going below freezing point in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. The Indian Met department issued an “orange” alert in several parts of Himachal Pradesh after recording minus 10.6 degrees Celsius at Tabo in the Lahaul and Spiti district.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: Bone-Chilling Cold Wave Engulfs Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh</strong></p>

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<p>Similar weather conditions were recorded in the national capital after a minimum&nbsp;temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Delhi on Monday (Dec 16). Amid the cold wave conditions, the air quality in the region has deteriorated once again, prompting authorities to impose GRAP 4 restrictions after AQI recorded in Delhi dipped to the “severe” category.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Cold wave conditions have gripped Telangana’s Hyderabad and other districts of the state as minimum temperatures dropped to a record low of 5.9 degrees Celsius at Mavala, Adilabad and 7.

Cold wave conditions have gripped Telangana’s Hyderabad and other districts of the state as minimum temperatures dropped to a record low of 5.9 degrees Celsius at Mavala, Adilabad and 7.8 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus on Tuesday (Dec 17) morning. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a cold wave warning in Telangana. The weather department has predicted partly cloudy skies with misty or hazy mornings till December 19. IMD Hyderabad has also issued a yellow alert for the first time due to cold weather conditions. According to the data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TSDPS), multiple areas in Hyderabad recorded single-digit minimum temperatures on Tuesday (Dec 17). BHEL factory and Patancheru recorded a minimum temperature of 7.9 degrees Celsius, while Moula Ali recorded a low temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Also read | Delhi weather update: Check out today's predicted minimum and maximum temperatures Mercury dropped to a minimum temperature of 8.4 degrees Celsius at Rajendranagar, 9.4 degrees Celsius at Sivarampalli, and 9.7 degrees Celsius at Gachibowli. Other regions of Hyderabad, including Marredpally, Saroornagar, Quthbullapur, Balanagar, Malkajgiri, Alwal, Shaikpet, Golconda, and Bahadurpura, recorded minimum temperatures between 10 degrees Celsius and 12 degrees Celsius. Several other districts of Telangana also witnessed cold wave conditions, recording minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. Adilabad, Sangareddy, Nirmal, and Kamareddy districts observed minimum temperatures hovering between 5.9 degrees Celsius and 6.9 degrees Celsius, while Bela and Bheempoor (Adilabad) recorded 6.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday (Dec 17). Also read | India: Srinagar records season's lowest temp at minus 5.4 degree Celsius In Sangareddy district, Kohir and Zahirabad recorded 6.7 degrees Celsius and 6.8 degrees Celsius respectively. Cold wave conditions in North India North Indian states of the country are also experiencing extreme cold weather conditions, with temperatures going below freezing point in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. The Indian Met department issued an “orange” alert in several parts of Himachal Pradesh after recording minus 10.6 degrees Celsius at Tabo in the Lahaul and Spiti district. Watch | India: Bone-Chilling Cold Wave Engulfs Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh × Similar weather conditions were recorded in the national capital after a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Delhi on Monday (Dec 16). Amid the cold wave conditions, the air quality in the region has deteriorated once again, prompting authorities to impose GRAP 4 restrictions after AQI recorded in Delhi dipped to the “severe” category. (With inputs from agencies)

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GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi amid soaring AQI: Check what’s allowed and prohibited

Cold wave grips Telangana, mercury dips to single digit in several regions

Cold wave grips Telangana, mercury dips to single digit in several regions