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GRAP‑II curbs enforced in Delhi‑NCR as air quality worsens
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 03:01 AM
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Delhi‑NCR has been placed under GRAP‑II pollution control measures after the Air Quality Index slipped further, prompting authorities to tighten restrictions on emissions sources.
The National Capital Region (NCR) was placed under the second tier of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP‑II) on Monday after monitoring data showed a further decline in air quality. The decision was taken by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in coordination with the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) moved into the ‘severe’ band across several monitoring stations.
Under GRAP‑II, the authorities have ordered a halt to all construction activities that generate dust, restricted the operation of diesel‑run generators, and limited the entry of heavy commercial vehicles into the city during peak hours. Public transport services have been urged to increase frequency to reduce private vehicle use, and schools in the most affected zones have been advised to keep windows closed.
Officials warned that the measures will remain in force until the AQI returns to the ‘moderate’ range. They also urged residents to limit outdoor activities, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. The DPCC will continue to monitor the situation hourly and may adjust the response level if pollution levels improve or deteriorate further.
Under GRAP‑II, the authorities have ordered a halt to all construction activities that generate dust, restricted the operation of diesel‑run generators, and limited the entry of heavy commercial vehicles into the city during peak hours. Public transport services have been urged to increase frequency to reduce private vehicle use, and schools in the most affected zones have been advised to keep windows closed.
Officials warned that the measures will remain in force until the AQI returns to the ‘moderate’ range. They also urged residents to limit outdoor activities, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. The DPCC will continue to monitor the situation hourly and may adjust the response level if pollution levels improve or deteriorate further.