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Delhi Enforces Stage II GRAP Amid Severe Smog

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-22T11:57:58.826169+05:30

- **Delhi's AQI** hit 317, falling into the 'very poor' category, prompting Stage II of the **Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)**. - **Restrictions** include bans on coal, firewood, and diesel generators, except for essential services. - **Dust control** measures and increased public transport services are being implemented. - **Public advised** to use public transport and avoid dust-generating activities. - **Weather conditions** and stubble burning are expected to keep AQI in the 'very poor' category. Source: [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/india/somg-blankets-delhi-as-air-quality-drops-to-very-poor-grap-stage-ii-enforced-2810071.html), [Asianet Newsable](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/delhi-ncr-air-quality-deteriorates-grap-stage-2-implemented-what-you-need-to-know-gcw-slqqry), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/delhis-air-quality-deteriorates-day-after-authorities-invoke-2nd-stage-grap-101729571783843.html), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-imposes-garp-ii-what-you-need-to-know-about-navigating-severe-air-quality/articleshow/114446761.cms), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/grap-stage-2-invoked-in-delhi-ncr-as-air-quality-worsens-what-it-means-6843919), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/delhi-air-pollution-aqi-hits-very-poor-category-as-smog-engulfs-ncr-grap-stage-ii-measures-implemented-101729560032511.html)

Delhi's AQI hit 317, falling into the 'very poor' category, prompting Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Restrictions include bans on coal, firewood, and diesel generators, except for essential services.
Dust control measures and increased public transport services are being implemented.
Public advised to use public transport and avoid dust-generating activities.
Weather conditions and stubble burning are expected to keep AQI in the 'very poor' category.

Source: Zee News, Asianet Newsable, Hindustan Times, The Times Of India, Ndtv, Hindustan Times