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IN PHOTOS: Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe' for first time this year; GRAP-3 measures imposed

Updated On: 11 November, 2025 10:32 PM IST | Tarun Verma

With the air quality in the national capital deteriorating sharply, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday invoked the Stage-3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR), categorising Delhi's air quality as 'severe'. PICS/PTI 

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Delhi recorded an AQI of 425 (severe) on Tuesday. Pic/PTI

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Delhi recorded an AQI of 425 (severe) on Tuesday. Pic/PTI
The sub-committee of CAQM invoked the measures after the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi surged from 362 on Monday to 425 on Tuesday morning, citing calm winds, a stable atmosphere, and unfavourable meteorological conditions as key factors behind the sudden spike

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The sub-committee of CAQM invoked the measures after the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi surged from 362 on Monday to 425 on Tuesday morning, citing calm winds, a stable atmosphere, and unfavourable meteorological conditions as key factors behind the sudden spike

Under Stage-3 of GRAP, several additional restrictions come into force, including a ban on construction and demolition activities, except for essential projects such as roads, railways, and airports

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Under Stage-3 of GRAP, several additional restrictions come into force, including a ban on construction and demolition activities, except for essential projects such as roads, railways, and airports

Industries using unapproved fuels are also required to halt operations, while agencies are mandated to intensify mechanical road cleaning and dust suppression through water sprinkling

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Industries using unapproved fuels are also required to halt operations, while agencies are mandated to intensify mechanical road cleaning and dust suppression through water sprinkling

The CAQM noted that the decision aims to "prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region" and is in addition to measures already in effect under Stages-1 and 2

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The CAQM noted that the decision aims to "prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region" and is in addition to measures already in effect under Stages-1 and 2

The GRAP Stage-3 corresponds to the 'severe' category, applicable when the AQI ranges between 401 and 450.

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The GRAP Stage-3 corresponds to the 'severe' category, applicable when the AQI ranges between 401 and 450.

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