Delhi Chokes On A “Severe” AQI of 494; More Restrictions in Place to Curb Pollution
On November 18, Delhi was once again suffocated by “Severe” air quality. As per the Central Pollution Control’s Board (CPCB’s) daily Air Quality Index (AQI) bulletin, Delhi’s AQI was 494 as of 4 pm on the day, with the prominent pollutant being fine particulate matter.
Starting Monday (November 18), the Delhi government has now implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) which bans most construction activity in the NCR, along with other actions such as banning the entry of trucks into Delhi (except for those carrying essential commodities or those providing essential services).