Delhi Implements Strict Pollution Control Measures Amid Rising Air Quality Index

New Delhi. The federal government has implemented strict pollution control measures in Delhi and surrounding districts from Friday due to increased air pollution in India's capital, Delhi. A review meeting decided to implement the third phase of the 'Graded Response Action Plan' (GRAP) due to the continuously rising air pollution levels.

According to a statement issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi reached 382 on November 6 due to unfavorable weather conditions causing pollutants to not disperse in the atmosphere. This level falls under the 'very poor' category.