Environment
Delhi AQI at 325 triggers GRAP Stage II
Business Standard·
The Commission for Air Quality Management invoked GRAP Stage II across Delhi-NCR on Monday. Delhi's Air Quality Index climbed to 325 at 5 pm, entering the very poor category. A November 2 order said AQI rose from 117 on October 31 to 261 on November 1 and 324 on November 2. IMD and IITM forecast very poor air ahead.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Stage II measures now apply across the entire National Capital Region with immediate effect.
- Residents should expect tighter dust, construction and traffic controls under the graded plan.
- Forecasters say the very poor band is likely to persist in the near term.
What's Happening
- CAQM's GRAP sub-committee ordered all Stage II steps after the sharp two-day jump.
- The commission blamed unfavourable meteorological conditions for the deterioration.
- The order is dated November 2.
How GRAP stages escalate
- GRAP ties pollution responses to AQI bands across Delhi-NCR.
- Stage II follows milder Stage I steps when air enters the very poor range.
- The Monday order activated the full Stage II package rather than a partial list.
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