The air quality in the national capital stayed “very poor” for the seventh day in a row on Thursday (Nov 20), even though Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is already in force across Delhi and the NCR. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board indicated that Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 399. In the NCR region, Ghaziabad was the most polluted city with an AQI of 427 (severe). Noida also recorded a severe AQI of 408, while Greater Noida had 395, which falls under very poor category. Faridabad had the lowest AQI in the NCR at 266 (poor), and Gurugram recorded 302 (very poor).&nbsp;On Wednesday (Nov 19) morning, 18 stations were already in the severe range, a level of pollution that can harm even healthy people.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fed-up-with-being-harassed-by-his-teachers-class-10-boy-jumps-to-death-in-delhi-1763611599939">Fed up with being harassed by his teachers, Class 10 boy jumps to death in Delhi</a>&nbsp;According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ Air Quality Early Warning System, air pollution is expected to get worse and may stay in the very poor to severe range for the upcoming next six days.&nbsp;<h2>Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) today</h2>According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), many parts of the city showed very poor to severe air pollution levels. Several areas recorded extremely high Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers - Anand Vihar (427), RK Puram (424), Punjabi Bagh (441), Mundka (441), Jahangirpuri (453), Burari Crossing (410) and Bawana (443) were among the 21 stations with severe air quality.&nbsp;Also Read - &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/meta-removes-viral-video-of-delhi-suicide-bomber-from-all-platforms-1763565479429">Meta takes down viral video of Delhi suicide bomber from all platforms</a><h2>How is the government trying to control pollution?</h2>In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has put Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) into effect across the National Capital Region.&nbsp;Stage 3 triggers stricter measures, including the suspension of all non-essential construction and demolition activities, restricting vehicle movement and advising schools to close up to Class 5 to reduce outdoor exposure.`

According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ Air Quality Early Warning System, air pollution is expected to get worse and may stay in the very poor to severe range for the next six days. 

The air quality in the national capital stayed “very poor” for the seventh day in a row on Thursday (Nov 20), even though Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is already in force across Delhi and the NCR. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board indicated that Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 399. In the NCR region, Ghaziabad was the most polluted city with an AQI of 427 (severe). Noida also recorded a severe AQI of 408, while Greater Noida had 395, which falls under very poor category. Faridabad had the lowest AQI in the NCR at 266 (poor), and Gurugram recorded 302 (very poor). On Wednesday (Nov 19) morning, 18 stations were already in the severe range, a level of pollution that can harm even healthy people. Also Read - Fed up with being harassed by his teachers, Class 10 boy jumps to death in Delhi According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ Air Quality Early Warning System, air pollution is expected to get worse and may stay in the very poor to severe range for the upcoming next six days. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) today According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), many parts of the city showed very poor to severe air pollution levels. Several areas recorded extremely high Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers - Anand Vihar (427), RK Puram (424), Punjabi Bagh (441), Mundka (441), Jahangirpuri (453), Burari Crossing (410) and Bawana (443) were among the 21 stations with severe air quality. Also Read - Meta takes down viral video of Delhi suicide bomber from all platforms How is the government trying to control pollution? In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has put Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) into effect across the National Capital Region. Stage 3 triggers stricter measures, including the suspension of all non-essential construction and demolition activities, restricting vehicle movement and advising schools to close up to Class 5 to reduce outdoor exposure.`

According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ Air Quality Early Warning System, air pollution is expected to get worse and may stay in the very poor to severe range for the next six days.&nbsp;

Delhi-NCR air quality touches 400-mark despite GRAP III restrictions

The air quality in the national capital continued to worsen on Saturday (Nov 15) as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stayed in the ‘severe’ range in most parts of the city, even though Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is already in force across Delhi and the NCR. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board indicated that at 10:00 am, Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 389.&nbsp;The Early Warning System for Delhi reported an AQI of 386 at 5:30 am. These numbers differ from place to place because each monitoring station tracks different factors and is located in different parts of the city.<h2>Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) today</h2>According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), many parts of the city showed very poor to severe air pollution levels. Several areas recorded extremely high Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers–Ashok Vihar reached 415, Chandni Chowk 419, Bawana 441, Jahangirpuri 422, Punjabi Bagh 405, Wazirpur 447, Siri Fort 495 and many other areas also stayed above 380.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nowgam-blast-9-dead-29-injured-at-j-k-police-station-after-explosives-detonate-while-sampling-1763171918774">Nowgam blast: 9 dead, 29 injured after explosion at J&amp;K police station – What we know</a><h2>How is the government trying to control pollution?</h2>In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has put Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) into effect across the National Capital Region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stage 3 triggers stricter measures, including the suspension of all non-essential construction and demolition activities, restricting vehicle movement and advising schools to close up to Class 5 to reduce outdoor exposure.<h3>Schools shift to hybrid mode</h3>The Delhi Directorate of Education has asked all government and private schools to move younger students to hybrid classes to reduce their exposure to polluted air.<h2>States asked to set up chest clinics</h2>The Centre has advised all states and Union territories to open chest clinics in government hospitals and medical colleges under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) to handle health problems caused by pollution.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-sue-bbc-over-edited-video-says-he-plans-to-raise-issue-with-starmer-a-day-after-british-boadcaster-s-apology-1763182037457">Trump to sue BBC over edited video? Says he plans to raise issue with Starmer a day after British boadcaster’s apology</a><h3>SC seeks report on stubble burning</h3>The Supreme Court has also asked the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a report on the steps they are taking to stop stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court has also asked the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a report on the steps they are taking to curb stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. 

The air quality in the national capital continued to worsen on Saturday (Nov 15) as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stayed in the ‘severe’ range in most parts of the city, even though Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is already in force across Delhi and the NCR. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board indicated that at 10:00 am, Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 389. The Early Warning System for Delhi reported an AQI of 386 at 5:30 am. These numbers differ from place to place because each monitoring station tracks different factors and is located in different parts of the city. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) today According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), many parts of the city showed very poor to severe air pollution levels. Several areas recorded extremely high Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers–Ashok Vihar reached 415, Chandni Chowk 419, Bawana 441, Jahangirpuri 422, Punjabi Bagh 405, Wazirpur 447, Siri Fort 495 and many other areas also stayed above 380. Also Read - Nowgam blast: 9 dead, 29 injured after explosion at J&K police station – What we know How is the government trying to control pollution? In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has put Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) into effect across the National Capital Region. Stage 3 triggers stricter measures, including the suspension of all non-essential construction and demolition activities, restricting vehicle movement and advising schools to close up to Class 5 to reduce outdoor exposure. Schools shift to hybrid mode The Delhi Directorate of Education has asked all government and private schools to move younger students to hybrid classes to reduce their exposure to polluted air. States asked to set up chest clinics The Centre has advised all states and Union territories to open chest clinics in government hospitals and medical colleges under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) to handle health problems caused by pollution. Also Read - Trump to sue BBC over edited video? Says he plans to raise issue with Starmer a day after British boadcaster’s apology SC seeks report on stubble burning The Supreme Court has also asked the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a report on the steps they are taking to stop stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

The Supreme Court has also asked the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a report on the steps they are taking to curb stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.&nbsp;

Delhi air quality remains ‘severe’, crosses 400 mark despite GRAP III restrictions

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Delhi-NCR air quality touches 400-mark despite GRAP III restrictions

Delhi AQI remains ‘severe’, crosses 400 mark despite GRAP III restrictions