As the winter is about to set in, the air quality in the national capital has already started deteriorating. Stubble burning, notably has been a pertinent issue that contributes to the issue of pollution,

Air quality in Delhi remained 'very poor' with an overall AQI of 363 whereas more areas of the national capital fell into 'severe' category.

Stage-II of GRAP includes measures like mechanical or vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling of the identified roads, strict inspections for enforcement of dust control measures and regulation of operations of diesel generator sets across all sectors like industrial,

A new study reveals how stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana affects Delhi's air quality. Despite a decrease in farm fires, Delhi's AQI remains critically high, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions and public awareness to tackle air pollution effectively.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged transport ministers of neighboring states to stop diesel buses from entering Delhi due to GRAP II restrictions. He highlighted vehicular emissions from such buses as a major factor in worsening air quality.

The air quality in Delhi has been declining, prompting the authorities to enforce these measures. The second stage of GRAP restrictions came into effect from 8 am.