GRAP Stage IV: A source said, "Chhath Puja is around the corner and there is a huge rush being witnessed because of it. We are planning to implement a ban after the festival."
The Centre today implemented stage-IV measures of the Graded Response Action Plan with immediate effect in smog-ridden Delhi and its neighbouring cities, which remained in the 'severe plus' category for the fourth consecutive day.
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday decided to implement measures under stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan in view of the worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR.