Air pollution levels can be high during the winter months for a number of reasons, including dust and vehicular pollution, dry-cold weather, stubble burning, burning crop residues after the harvest season, and commuting. Delhi Air Pollution: Thick Toxic Haze or Smog Chokes National Capital As Air Quality Index Remains in ‘Severe’ Category (Watch Video).
Several cities in neighbouring Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have also reported hazardous air quality. Neighbouring Ghaziabad (413), Gurugram (369), Noida (403), Greater Noida (396) and Faridabad (426) also reported hazardous air quality at 7 am. Delhi Air Pollution Update: AQI Continues To Be in 'Severe' Category in National Capital (Watch Video).
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday decided to invoke the Stage IV of the GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect, in addition to all actions under Stage I, II and III to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region. 📰 Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP Stage 4 Invoked in NCR With Immediate Effect.