delhi air pollution Delhi woke up to a blanket of smog on Monday as the air quality slipped into the ‘severe’ zone, leading authorities to enforce Stage 3 of the GRAP protocol. The capital’s AQI exceeded 420 at several stations, marking the worst pollution level of the season.
Construction and demolition work has been halted, while diesel generator sets (except for essential services) have been banned. The Delhi government has also increased vigilance against open burning and dust pollution.
Environmentalists have urged citizens to carpool, use metro services, and avoid unnecessary travel to reduce the pollution burden.
