Delhi AQI jumps from 179 to 244 in a day; GRAP-1 restrictions kick in across NCR

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the ‘poor’ category, triggering Stage 1 measures under the Graded Response Action Plan. The Commission for Air Quality Management announced restrictions due to rising pollution levels and extended forecasts predicting continued poor air quality. The measures include prohibiting the use of coal and firewood in food preparations and limiting diesel generator use.