Delhi Air Quality Declines to Poor Category as GRAP 1 Activated Over Stubble Burning

Delhi's air quality index has crossed the threshold for the poor category, with pollutants such as PM2.5 and PM10 rising sharply. In response, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee has activated GRAP 1, a precautionary measure that allows for stricter monitoring and enforcement of pollution controls. The decision follows escalating tensions between Delhi and Punjab over stubble burning, which is a major source of particulate matter in the region. Authorities have urged farmers to adopt alternative disposal methods and have increased surveillance of burning sites to curb emissions.