The Delhi government banned BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles as the Air Quality Index peaked at 458, implementing GRAP Stage-III with a Rs 20,000 fine for violators
Delhi-NCR experienced a slight improvement in weather conditions as dense fog dissipated into a shallow haze, with temperatures rising to 17.7°C. However, air quality remained very poor with an AQI of 329. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Sunday, predicting cold day conditions and moderate to dense fog in the morning. The AQEWS forecasted that air quality will remain very poor until January 21 and deteriorate again on January 23. | Latest News India
Preventive measures are in place and the forecast suggests further improvement, said the statutory body responsible for forming air pollution reduction strategies for the region and their implementation
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday revoked the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III as the air quality of Delhi and its peripherals dipped from "severe" to "very poor" levels.New Delhi, Jan 18 .