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Delhi’s AQI Exceeds 300 Amidst GRAP Measures, Pollution Persists
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 04:18 PM
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Delhi’s air quality index has climbed above 300, signalling severe pollution, even as the Government of National Capital Territory (GRAP) has implemented measures to curb smog.
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) surpassed the hazardous threshold of 300 on Tuesday, marking one of the worst pollution days in recent months. The spike came despite the Government of National Capital Territory (GRAP) rolling out a series of measures aimed at reducing vehicular and industrial emissions. The high AQI levels have raised concerns among health officials, who warn that prolonged exposure can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular problems.
The city’s air quality has been a persistent issue, with daily readings often hovering in the unhealthy range. GRAP’s interventions, which include stricter vehicle restrictions and encouragement of public transport, have not yet managed to bring the AQI down to safer levels. Analysts suggest that a combination of factors—such as crop burning in neighboring states, industrial activity, and meteorological conditions—contribute to the stubborn pollution.
Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and use air purifiers, while the government continues to monitor the situation closely. The latest data underscores the need for more aggressive and sustained efforts to tackle Delhi’s air quality crisis.
The city’s air quality has been a persistent issue, with daily readings often hovering in the unhealthy range. GRAP’s interventions, which include stricter vehicle restrictions and encouragement of public transport, have not yet managed to bring the AQI down to safer levels. Analysts suggest that a combination of factors—such as crop burning in neighboring states, industrial activity, and meteorological conditions—contribute to the stubborn pollution.
Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and use air purifiers, while the government continues to monitor the situation closely. The latest data underscores the need for more aggressive and sustained efforts to tackle Delhi’s air quality crisis.